RUBY — NGS AE5252 — Denver, US

USNGStrigunknown#6665
Latitude
39.683582°
Longitude
-105.007405°
Ellipsoidal h
1626.83 m
Ortho h
1643.80 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which comprises fundamental control points establishing the horizontal and vertical datum for the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as precise reference markers for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the nation. Located near Denver, Colorado, at coordinates 39.68358° N, 105.00740° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 1626.8 meters, this benchmark provides essential positional control for regional and local surveys. The maintenance and verification of such points remain critical to ensuring accuracy in cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and geospatial data collection. Documentation of these stations in accessible registries supports continuity in surveying practice and facilitates efficient field operations for professional surveyors and government agencies.

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RUBY — NGS AE5252 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6665 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1643.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.683582°, -105.007405°, corresponding to 39° 41′ 0.89″ N, 105° 0′ 26.66″ 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 RUBY — NGS AE5252 — Denver, 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)39.683582, -105.007405
WGS84 (DMS)39° 41′ 0.89″ N, 105° 0′ 26.66″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1643.80 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is RUBY — NGS AE5252 — Denver, US?

RUBY — NGS AE5252 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6665 and sits at an elevation of 1643.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RUBY — NGS AE5252 — Denver, US?

The position of RUBY — NGS AE5252 — Denver, US in WGS84 is 39.683582°, -105.007405° (decimal), or 39° 41′ 0.89″ N, 105° 0′ 26.66″ 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?

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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.