V 86 — NGS GT1730 — Fowler, US

USNGStrigunknown#209623
Latitude
36.627778°
Longitude
-119.679167°
Ortho h
93.57 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the foundational control points for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Fowler in California's San Joaquin Valley region, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal position control in its area. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise positional data through intervisible networks, supporting cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic documentation. The coordinates 36.62778°, -119.67917° define its location within the NGS framework. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain important to the surveying profession, as these points establish the positional foundation for subsequent work. While elevation data for this station is not currently recorded in available documentation, field verification by qualified surveyors can confirm its physical condition and continued utility for geodetic reference purposes.

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V 86 — NGS GT1730 — Fowler, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #209623 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 93.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.627778°, -119.679167°, corresponding to 36° 37′ 40.00″ N, 119° 40′ 45.00″ 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 V 86 — NGS GT1730 — Fowler, 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)36.627778, -119.679167
WGS84 (DMS)36° 37′ 40.00″ N, 119° 40′ 45.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation93.57 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
FOWLER MUNICIPAL TANK — NGS GT2076
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 86 RESET — NGS GT1427 — Fowler, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 366 — NGS GT1428 — Fowler, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 366 — NGS GT1316 — Fowler, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ADAMS — NGS DH6643 — Fowler, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 366 — NGS GT1429 — Fresno County, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is V 86 — NGS GT1730 — Fowler, US?

V 86 — NGS GT1730 — Fowler, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #209623 and sits at an elevation of 93.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of V 86 — NGS GT1730 — Fowler, US?

The position of V 86 — NGS GT1730 — Fowler, US in WGS84 is 36.627778°, -119.679167° (decimal), or 36° 37′ 40.00″ N, 119° 40′ 45.00″ 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.