Y 406 — NGS KK1515 — Aurora, US

USNGStrigunknown#6245
Latitude
39.742222°
Longitude
-104.810556°
Ortho h
1652.86 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the foundational geodetic control for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Aurora, Colorado, at coordinates 39.74222°, -104.81056°, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for regional surveying operations. Trig stations of this type are traditionally used to extend precise positional networks across areas of interest, providing stable monument marks from which surveyors and engineers can reference their work. The point's location in the Denver metropolitan vicinity makes it a valuable control reference for local projects requiring accurate horizontal positioning. Verification and proper documentation of such benchmarks remain essential to maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic framework and ensuring consistency across contemporary survey efforts and future spatial data initiatives.

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Y 406 — NGS KK1515 — Aurora, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6245 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1652.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.742222°, -104.810556°, corresponding to 39° 44′ 32.00″ N, 104° 48′ 38.00″ 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 406 — NGS KK1515 — Aurora, 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)39.742222, -104.810556
WGS84 (DMS)39° 44′ 32.00″ N, 104° 48′ 38.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1652.86 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
X 406 — NGS KK1516 — Aurora, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 406 — NGS KK1514 — Aurora, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 259 — NGS KK0331 — Aurora, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SM 045B — NGS DR2606 — Aurora, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EMIL — NGS KK1518 — Aurora, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 406 — NGS KK1517 — Aurora, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Y 406 — NGS KK1515 — Aurora, US?

Y 406 — NGS KK1515 — Aurora, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6245 and sits at an elevation of 1652.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Y 406 — NGS KK1515 — Aurora, US?

The position of Y 406 — NGS KK1515 — Aurora, US in WGS84 is 39.742222°, -104.810556° (decimal), or 39° 44′ 32.00″ N, 104° 48′ 38.00″ 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.