1139 — NGS GT1527 — Fresno County, US

USNGStrigunknown#209229
Latitude
36.677778°
Longitude
-119.970278°
Ortho h
70.22 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trigonometric network, which establishes precise horizontal control across the United States. Located in Fresno County, California, at coordinates 36.67778° N, 119.97028° W, this trig point serves as a reference for accurate surveying and mapping activities in the region. Trig stations like this one were historically observed and positioned to support large-scale geodetic networks essential for cartography, land surveying, and infrastructure development. The point's horizontal coordinates contribute to the nation's geodetic datum and allow surveyors and engineers to reference their local work to the broader national coordinate system. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remain valuable for quality assurance in surveying projects. Current positioning technology enables re-observation and validation of classical survey marks, confirming their continued utility for contemporary applications in civil engineering, construction, and geographic information systems.

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1139 — NGS GT1527 — Fresno County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #209229 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 70.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.677778°, -119.970278°, corresponding to 36° 40′ 40.00″ N, 119° 58′ 13.00″ 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 1139 — NGS GT1527 — Fresno County, 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)36.677778, -119.970278
WGS84 (DMS)36° 40′ 40.00″ N, 119° 58′ 13.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation70.22 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 1038 — NGS GT1528 — Fresno County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1140 — NGS GT1526 — Fresno County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1102 — NGS GT1529 — Fresno County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1101 — NGS GT1530 — Fresno County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 1038 — NGS GT1531 — Fresno County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 1038 — NGS GT1525 — Fresno County, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 1139 — NGS GT1527 — Fresno County, US?

1139 — NGS GT1527 — Fresno County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #209229 and sits at an elevation of 70.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 1139 — NGS GT1527 — Fresno County, US?

The position of 1139 — NGS GT1527 — Fresno County, US in WGS84 is 36.677778°, -119.970278° (decimal), or 36° 40′ 40.00″ N, 119° 58′ 13.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 11N (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.