WIQ — NGS FG0296 — Faulkner County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1568
Latitude
35.069722°
Longitude
-92.145000°
Ortho h
86.92 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the primary framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, at coordinates 35.06972° North, 92.14500° West, this trig point serves as a reference monument for geodetic control work in the region. Triangulation stations of this type traditionally support cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data collection by providing monumented positions of known and verified location. The point's inclusion in the NGS registry ensures its availability for professional surveyors, engineers, and GIS practitioners requiring accurate horizontal datums. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of regional geodetic networks and supporting modern positioning applications that depend on established reference frameworks.

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WIQ — NGS FG0296 — Faulkner County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1568 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 86.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.069722°, -92.145000°, corresponding to 35° 4′ 11.00″ N, 92° 8′ 42.00″ 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 WIQ — NGS FG0296 — Faulkner 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)35.069722, -92.145000
WGS84 (DMS)35° 4′ 11.00″ N, 92° 8′ 42.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation86.92 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
WIP — NGS FG0295 — Faulkner County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WIR — NGS FG0297 — Faulkner County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WIO — NGS FG0294 — Faulkner County, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 69 — NGS FG0108 — Faulkner County, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 69 — NGS FG0107 — Faulkner County, US
4.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WRZ — NGS FG0293 — Faulkner County, US
4.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WIQ — NGS FG0296 — Faulkner County, US?

WIQ — NGS FG0296 — Faulkner County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1568 and sits at an elevation of 86.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WIQ — NGS FG0296 — Faulkner County, US?

The position of WIQ — NGS FG0296 — Faulkner County, US in WGS84 is 35.069722°, -92.145000° (decimal), or 35° 4′ 11.00″ N, 92° 8′ 42.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.