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What to expect: Your coordinates will change

The magnitude of change in your coordinates will vary based on the datum you are currently using, your geographic location, and the epoch of the new coordinates. View the maps below to see the approximate horizontal and height changes when the new NSRS TRFs are adopted and coordinates refer to reference epoch 2020.00.

Approximate Ellipsoid Height Change

Approximate Orthometric Height Change

Approximate Horizontal Change North American Plate

Approximate Horizontal Change Pacific Plate

Learn More

Read publications that describe technical decisions about the definition of the new reference frames.

Blueprint for the Modernized NSRS