Z 172 — NGS LO0536 — West Bountiful, US

USNGStrigunknown#3431
Latitude
40.893972°
Longitude
-111.897028°
Ortho h
1307.25 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
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. Trigonometric stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used to support land surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Located near West Bountiful, Utah, at coordinates 40.89397° N, 111.89703° W, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic control in the Wasatch Front area. The trig station type indicates it was established through triangulation methods as part of the classical control network. Documentation and verification of such points remain essential for surveyors and engineers requiring accurate positional reference. Maintenance of benchmark records ensures continuity of the geodetic infrastructure and supports the integrity of cadastral and engineering work dependent on established control networks.

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Z 172 — NGS LO0536 — West Bountiful, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3431 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1307.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.893972°, -111.897028°, corresponding to 40° 53′ 38.30″ N, 111° 53′ 49.30″ 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 Z 172 — NGS LO0536 — West Bountiful, 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)40.893972, -111.897028
WGS84 (DMS)40° 53′ 38.30″ N, 111° 53′ 49.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1307.25 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
T 90 — NGS LO0535 — West Bountiful, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N BOUNTIFUL — NGS LO0534 — West Bountiful, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
4291 P 66 R CO — NGS LO0538 — Woods Cross, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 90 — NGS LO0537 — Woods Cross, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 90 — NGS LO0539 — Woods Cross, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 1 — NGS LO0540 — North Salt Lake, US
3.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Z 172 — NGS LO0536 — West Bountiful, US?

Z 172 — NGS LO0536 — West Bountiful, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3431 and sits at an elevation of 1307.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Z 172 — NGS LO0536 — West Bountiful, US?

The position of Z 172 — NGS LO0536 — West Bountiful, US in WGS84 is 40.893972°, -111.897028° (decimal), or 40° 53′ 38.30″ N, 111° 53′ 49.30″ 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.