WONDER — NGS GQ0301 — Coconino County, US

USNGStrigunknown#938
Latitude
36.056544°
Longitude
-112.496984°
Ortho h
1792.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's legacy network, which establishes the foundational horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Located in Coconino County, Arizona, near the Colorado Plateau region, this trig point serves as a reference for survey work, mapping projects, and geodetic applications across northern Arizona. Triangulation stations like this one were historically established to create precise positional networks through intervisible point measurements. The NGS registry maintains records of such points to support surveyors, engineers, and cartographers requiring reliable geodetic control. Verification and documentation of benchmark conditions remain valuable for confirming coordinate accuracy and assessing monument stability over time. Professional surveyors often reference these published positions when establishing local control networks or conducting boundary surveys. The preservation of accurate benchmark records ensures continuity in geodetic practice and supports infrastructure development dependent on precise spatial positioning.

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WONDER — NGS GQ0301 — Coconino County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #938 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1792.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.056544°, -112.496984°, corresponding to 36° 3′ 23.56″ N, 112° 29′ 49.14″ 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 WONDER — NGS GQ0301 — Coconino 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)36.056544, -112.496984
WGS84 (DMS)36° 3′ 23.56″ N, 112° 29′ 49.14″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1792.70 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
CATARACT — NGS GQ0242 — Coconino County, US
4.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6160 US — NGS DO5802 — Coconino County, US
8.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6074 B — NGS DO5743 — Coconino County, US
8.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6005 US — NGS DO5798 — Coconino County, US
8.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6103 US — NGS DO5804 — Coconino County, US
8.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6160.0 US — NGS DO5808 — Coconino County, US
9.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WONDER — NGS GQ0301 — Coconino County, US?

WONDER — NGS GQ0301 — Coconino County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #938 and sits at an elevation of 1792.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WONDER — NGS GQ0301 — Coconino County, US?

The position of WONDER — NGS GQ0301 — Coconino County, US in WGS84 is 36.056544°, -112.496984° (decimal), or 36° 3′ 23.56″ N, 112° 29′ 49.14″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 12N (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.