04E 16N — NGS KU4539 — Nassau County, US

USNGStrigunknown#636856
Latitude
40.784107°
Longitude
-73.708947°
Ellipsoidal h
13.60 m
Ortho h
44.94 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
# 04E 16N — NGS KU4539 — Nassau County, US NGS triangulation station KU4539 (40.7841°N, 73.7089°W) in Nassau County, New York, is a third-order control point established at 44.9 meters elevation. This trig station supports precise geodetic fieldwork including RTK positioning, static GNSS survey sessions, differential leveling, and horizontal network densification across Long Island. The monument provides a stable, independently verified reference for surveyors conducting high-accuracy mapping, boundary surveys, and infrastructure projects requiring control-grade horizontal and vertical datums. Users should verify current monument condition and accessibility through the NGS database before field operations. The station's published coordinates reference NAD83/NAVD88 datums.

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04E 16N — NGS KU4539 — Nassau County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #636856 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 44.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.784107°, -73.708947°, corresponding to 40° 47′ 2.78″ N, 73° 42′ 32.21″ 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 04E 16N — NGS KU4539 — Nassau 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)40.784107, -73.708947
WGS84 (DMS)40° 47′ 2.78″ N, 73° 42′ 32.21″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation44.94 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
M 352 — NGS KU1140 — Nassau County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
04E 16N AZ MK — NGS KU4640 — Nassau County, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SPINNEY CHURCH — NGS KU3005 — Village of Thomaston, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 352 NC — NGS KU1141 — Nassau County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 352 — NGS KU1142 — Nassau County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 352 — NGS KU1139 — Nassau County, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 04E 16N — NGS KU4539 — Nassau County, US?

04E 16N — NGS KU4539 — Nassau County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #636856 and sits at an elevation of 44.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 04E 16N — NGS KU4539 — Nassau County, US?

The position of 04E 16N — NGS KU4539 — Nassau County, US in WGS84 is 40.784107°, -73.708947° (decimal), or 40° 47′ 2.78″ N, 73° 42′ 32.21″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 18N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.