X 53 — NGS KK0244 — Elbert County, US

This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Elbert County, Colorado, at coordinates 39.37833° N, 104.60222° W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations like this mark precisely determined positions that surveyors, engineers, and cartographers reference when conducting fieldwork and establishing local control networks. The NGS maintains these stations as part of the National Spatial Reference System, ensuring consistency in surveying and land records throughout the country. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains essential for the surveying profession. Confirming the physical condition and accessibility of these reference points helps preserve the accuracy and reliability of geodetic networks that support infrastructure development, land administration, and scientific research across the United States.

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