WASC NO 1 — NGS AI3658 — Seattle, US

USNGStrigunknown#214330
Latitude
47.686583°
Longitude
-122.257197°
Ortho h
12.04 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic reference system. Located in the Seattle, Washington area at coordinates 47.68658° N, 122.25720° W, this trig point serves as a precise reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the Pacific Northwest region. Trigonometric stations of this class are established to provide accurate positional control for surveyors and engineers undertaking various projects. The point's documented coordinates enable professionals to tie local surveys into the national datum, ensuring consistency and accuracy across jurisdictional boundaries. Verification and maintenance of such control points remain essential for modern surveying operations, geospatial analysis, and infrastructure development. Surveyors and engineers should confirm current station conditions and coordinate accuracy before incorporation into active projects.

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WASC NO 1 — NGS AI3658 — Seattle, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214330 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 12.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.686583°, -122.257197°, corresponding to 47° 41′ 11.70″ N, 122° 15′ 25.91″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like WASC NO 1 — NGS AI3658 — Seattle, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)47.686583, -122.257197
WGS84 (DMS)47° 41′ 11.70″ N, 122° 15′ 25.91″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation12.04 m
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
NOAA FLAGPOLE — NGS AI3606 — Seattle, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
IVORY TIP — NGS SY1598 — Seattle, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BLDG 1 — NGS SY1597 — Seattle, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SEATTLE WEATHER CORS ARP — NGS AH7396
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GPS ANTENNA BLDG 3 — NGS SY5707 — Seattle, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WASC NO 3 — NGS AI3659 — Seattle, US
0.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WASC NO 1 — NGS AI3658 — Seattle, US?

WASC NO 1 — NGS AI3658 — Seattle, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214330 and sits at an elevation of 12.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WASC NO 1 — NGS AI3658 — Seattle, US?

The position of WASC NO 1 — NGS AI3658 — Seattle, US in WGS84 is 47.686583°, -122.257197° (decimal), or 47° 41′ 11.70″ N, 122° 15′ 25.91″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 10N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.