D 287 — NGS GT1443 — Fresno County, US

USNGStrigunknown#209140
Latitude
36.722203°
Longitude
-119.662272°
Ellipsoidal h
69.35 m
Ortho h
100.99 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Fresno County, California, at coordinates 36.72220° N, 119.66227° W, this trig point serves as a primary reference for horizontal control surveys and mapping activities throughout the region. The station's documented ellipsoidal elevation of 69.4 meters provides essential vertical control data. Trig stations like this one are established at strategically selected locations to enable surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate measurements for land surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The NGS network ensures consistency and reliability across multiple jurisdictions and survey efforts. Verification and documentation of such benchmark monuments remain critical for maintaining the integrity of geodetic networks and supporting ongoing surveying and GIS applications dependent on precise positional reference data.

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D 287 — NGS GT1443 — 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 #209140 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 101.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.722203°, -119.662272°, corresponding to 36° 43′ 19.93″ N, 119° 39′ 44.18″ 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 D 287 — NGS GT1443 — 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)36.722203, -119.662272
WGS84 (DMS)36° 43′ 19.93″ N, 119° 39′ 44.18″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation100.99 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
B 1037 — NGS GT1442 — Fresno County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 1037 — NGS GT1444 — Fresno, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 1037 — NGS GT1441 — Fresno County, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 287 — NGS GT1445 — Fresno, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOWLER RADIO STATION KBIF MAST — NGS GT2073 — Fresno County, US
3.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 1036 RESET — NGS GT1452 — Fresno, US
4.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is D 287 — NGS GT1443 — Fresno County, US?

D 287 — NGS GT1443 — Fresno County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #209140 and sits at an elevation of 101.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of D 287 — NGS GT1443 — Fresno County, US?

The position of D 287 — NGS GT1443 — Fresno County, US in WGS84 is 36.722203°, -119.662272° (decimal), or 36° 43′ 19.93″ N, 119° 39′ 44.18″ 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.