PRATTON AZ MK — NGS GT2111 — Fresno County, US

USNGStrigunknown#209049
Latitude
36.750117°
Longitude
-119.880154°
Ortho h
82.00 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 in Fresno County, California at coordinates 36.75012° N, 119.88015° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for horizontal position control. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided the foundation for precise surveying operations, enabling surveyors to establish accurate positions for boundary demarcation, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The NGS network remains a critical resource for surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals requiring reliable geodetic control. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks are essential for maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference system. Current location and condition records ensure that surveyors can confidently utilize these points for modern positioning work and quality assurance in surveying and mapping applications.

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PRATTON AZ MK — NGS GT2111 — 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 #209049 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 82.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.750117°, -119.880154°, corresponding to 36° 45′ 0.42″ N, 119° 52′ 48.55″ 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 PRATTON AZ MK — NGS GT2111 — 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)36.750117, -119.880154
WGS84 (DMS)36° 45′ 0.42″ N, 119° 52′ 48.55″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation82.00 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
PRATTON — NGS GT2099 — Fresno County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 235 — NGS GT1540 — Fresno County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 363 — NGS GT1638 — Fresno County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 363=HIGH POINT — NGS GT1639 — Fresno County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 363 — NGS GT1637 — Fresno County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 677 — NGS GT1516 — Fresno County, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PRATTON AZ MK — NGS GT2111 — Fresno County, US?

PRATTON AZ MK — NGS GT2111 — Fresno County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #209049 and sits at an elevation of 82.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PRATTON AZ MK — NGS GT2111 — Fresno County, US?

The position of PRATTON AZ MK — NGS GT2111 — Fresno County, US in WGS84 is 36.750117°, -119.880154° (decimal), or 36° 45′ 0.42″ N, 119° 52′ 48.55″ 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.