WATKINS ATT RELAY TOWER — NGS KK1663 — Arapahoe County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6218
Latitude
39.667792°
Longitude
-104.615137°
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network that establishes the fundamental horizontal geodetic control for the United States. Located in Arapahoe County, Colorado at coordinates 39.66779°N, 104.61514°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping activities in the Denver metropolitan region and surrounding areas. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established through intervisible sight lines to create a framework of known positions. Such points remain valuable for verification of modern survey data, establishing local control networks, and validating GPS and other positioning technologies. Surveyors and geospatial professionals rely on documented benchmark networks to ensure accuracy and consistency in their work. Proper documentation and periodic verification of these reference points preserves the integrity of geodetic infrastructure that supports engineering, construction, and land surveying throughout the region.

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WATKINS ATT RELAY TOWER — NGS KK1663 — Arapahoe County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6218 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.667792°, -104.615137°, corresponding to 39° 40′ 4.05″ N, 104° 36′ 54.49″ 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 WATKINS ATT RELAY TOWER — NGS KK1663 — Arapahoe County, 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)39.667792, -104.615137
WGS84 (DMS)39° 40′ 4.05″ N, 104° 36′ 54.49″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
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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
INDIAN — NGS KK1657 — Arapahoe County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T4S R65W SEC 36 SE COR — NGS KK1659 — Arapahoe County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 374 — NGS KK0481 — Arapahoe County, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 374 — NGS KK0480 — Arapahoe County, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OBSERVATION TOWER — NGS KK1662 — Arapahoe County, US
3.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 374 — NGS KK0482 — Arapahoe County, US
4.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WATKINS ATT RELAY TOWER — NGS KK1663 — Arapahoe County, US?

WATKINS ATT RELAY TOWER — NGS KK1663 — Arapahoe County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6218. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WATKINS ATT RELAY TOWER — NGS KK1663 — Arapahoe County, US?

The position of WATKINS ATT RELAY TOWER — NGS KK1663 — Arapahoe County, US in WGS84 is 39.667792°, -104.615137° (decimal), or 39° 40′ 4.05″ N, 104° 36′ 54.49″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 13N (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.