MGRS map of Ede and Ginkel Heath
The MGRS coordinate and grid zone of Ede and Ginkel Heath, with an interactive map. Here's how to work with the military coordinate standard on this ground.
MGRS-coördinaat (middelpunt)
Grid zone — · berekend uit 52.0580, 5.7350 (WGS84)
Interactive map
For navigation on Ede and Ginkel Heath (Gelderland — Veluwe), MGRS is the standard for passing positions unambiguously. The centre point of the area and its grid zone are shown alongside, computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid. Click the coordinate to copy it.
An MGRS reference is more compact and less error-prone than latitude and longitude, and the rectangular grid makes estimating distances easy. In MilMap you enter waypoints directly in MGRS, search by an MGRS code, and the coordinate appears automatically in every PDF export.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Ede and Ginkel Heath?
The heathland lies on the western edge of the Veluwe in Gelderland, between Ede and Arnhem, and is used by the Royal Netherlands Army.
Which MGRS zone covers the Ginkel Heath?
The Ede and Ginkel Heath falls within UTM grid zone 31U. The exact MGRS coordinate of the centre point, computed from the location, is shown at the top of this page.
What is the historical significance of the Ginkel Heath?
In September 1944, during Operation Market Garden, thousands of Allied paratroopers landed on the Ginkel Heath, giving the area a strong airborne tradition to this day.