Y 117 — NGS MP0387 — Wamsutter, US

USNGStrigunknown#8593
Latitude
41.662778°
Longitude
-107.983611°
Ortho h
2047.17 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Wamsutter in southwestern Wyoming, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for geodetic and engineering surveys in the region. Trig stations like this one are monumented positions used to establish precise geographic coordinates and provide starting points for detailed local surveys. The NGS network comprises thousands of such stations distributed nationwide, forming the backbone of the country's geodetic infrastructure. Verification and documentation of these benchmarks remains important for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers who depend on reliable coordinate references. Maintaining accurate records of station locations and conditions supports the continuity of surveying operations and ensures consistency across successive survey projects in the area.

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Y 117 — NGS MP0387 — Wamsutter, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8593 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2047.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.662778°, -107.983611°, corresponding to 41° 39′ 46.00″ N, 107° 59′ 1.00″ 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 Y 117 — NGS MP0387 — Wamsutter, 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)41.662778, -107.983611
WGS84 (DMS)41° 39′ 46.00″ N, 107° 59′ 1.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation2047.17 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
Q 117 — NGS MP0388 — Wamsutter, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 342 — NGS MP0438 — Wamsutter, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 117 — NGS MP0386 — Wamsutter, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 117 — NGS MP0385 — Sweetwater County, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 117 — NGS MP0390 — Sweetwater County, US
3.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 117 — NGS MP0384 — Sweetwater County, US
4.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Y 117 — NGS MP0387 — Wamsutter, US?

Y 117 — NGS MP0387 — Wamsutter, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8593 and sits at an elevation of 2047.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Y 117 — NGS MP0387 — Wamsutter, US?

The position of Y 117 — NGS MP0387 — Wamsutter, US in WGS84 is 41.662778°, -107.983611° (decimal), or 41° 39′ 46.00″ N, 107° 59′ 1.00″ 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.