Y 409 — NGS KK1491 — Cherry Hills Village, US

USNGStrigunknown#6611
Latitude
39.652822°
Longitude
-104.946936°
Ortho h
1671.49 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for mapping and surveying across the United States. Located near Cherry Hills Village in the Denver metropolitan area of Colorado, this trig point serves as a precise geodetic reference for regional positioning work. Triangulation stations of this class have historically provided essential horizontal control for surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic applications. The coordinates 39.65282°N, 104.94694°W represent the established position of this monument. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveyors, engineers, and geospatial professionals who depend on reliable control networks for accurate fieldwork. Maintaining records of these points supports continuity in surveying practices and facilitates the integration of legacy survey data with modern positioning technologies.

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Y 409 — NGS KK1491 — Cherry Hills Village, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6611 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1671.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.652822°, -104.946936°, corresponding to 39° 39′ 10.16″ N, 104° 56′ 48.97″ 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 409 — NGS KK1491 — Cherry Hills Village, 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)39.652822, -104.946936
WGS84 (DMS)39° 39′ 10.16″ N, 104° 56′ 48.97″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1671.49 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 409 RESET — NGS AE7664 — Cherry Hills Village, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 355 — NGS KK0458 — Cherry Hills Village, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 409 — NGS KK1489 — Cherry Hills Village, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DENVER UNIV OBSERVATORY DOME — NGS KK1707
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 355 — NGS KK0457 — Englewood, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 356 — NGS KK0523 — Denver, US
3.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Y 409 — NGS KK1491 — Cherry Hills Village, US?

Y 409 — NGS KK1491 — Cherry Hills Village, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6611 and sits at an elevation of 1671.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Y 409 — NGS KK1491 — Cherry Hills Village, US?

The position of Y 409 — NGS KK1491 — Cherry Hills Village, US in WGS84 is 39.652822°, -104.946936° (decimal), or 39° 39′ 10.16″ N, 104° 56′ 48.97″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.