WIR — NGS FG0297 — Faulkner County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1617
Latitude
35.085000°
Longitude
-92.141111°
Ortho h
86.80 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, at coordinates 35.08500° N, 92.14111° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this classification were historically established to provide accurate positional data for large-scale geodetic work. Such benchmarks remain valuable for boundary surveys, engineering projects, and the maintenance of spatial data accuracy. The documented coordinates allow surveyors and cartographers to reference their work to the national geodetic datum. Verification and documentation of existing control points is essential for preserving survey infrastructure and ensuring the reliability of position-dependent applications. This station contributes to the broader network of control monuments maintained within Arkansas and across the NGS system.

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WIR — NGS FG0297 — 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 #1617 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 86.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.085000°, -92.141111°, corresponding to 35° 5′ 6.00″ N, 92° 8′ 28.00″ 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 WIR — NGS FG0297 — 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)35.085000, -92.141111
WGS84 (DMS)35° 5′ 6.00″ N, 92° 8′ 28.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation86.80 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
WIQ — NGS FG0296 — Faulkner County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 69 — NGS FG0108 — Faulkner County, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 69 — NGS FG0107 — Faulkner County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WIP — NGS FG0295 — Faulkner County, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WIS — NGS FG0298 — White County, US
4.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WIO — NGS FG0294 — Faulkner County, US
4.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WIR — NGS FG0297 — Faulkner County, US?

WIR — NGS FG0297 — Faulkner County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1617 and sits at an elevation of 86.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WIR — NGS FG0297 — Faulkner County, US?

The position of WIR — NGS FG0297 — Faulkner County, US in WGS84 is 35.085000°, -92.141111° (decimal), or 35° 5′ 6.00″ N, 92° 8′ 28.00″ 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.