100 — NGS KX1484 — Pittsburgh, US

USNGStrigunknown#633295
Latitude
40.459167°
Longitude
-79.910556°
Ortho h
277.86 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which provides the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.45917° N, 79.91056° W, this trig point serves as a precise horizontal control reference for regional and local surveys. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create accurate positional control through intervisible networks of elevated markers. Such points remain valuable for verification of modern survey work, boundary establishment, and geodetic datum maintenance. The documented location and recovery of these historical stations support quality assurance in surveying practice and provide continuity with the established geodetic infrastructure. Surveying professionals in the region may reference this point for alignment verification and control network validation.

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100 — NGS KX1484 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633295 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 277.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.459167°, -79.910556°, corresponding to 40° 27′ 33.00″ N, 79° 54′ 38.00″ 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 100 — NGS KX1484 — Pittsburgh, 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)40.459167, -79.910556
WGS84 (DMS)40° 27′ 33.00″ N, 79° 54′ 38.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation277.86 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
101 — NGS KX1489 — Pittsburgh, US
0.4 km away · US
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111 — NGS KX1488 — Pittsburgh, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 136 — NGS KX1483 — Pittsburgh, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 136 — NGS KX1490 — Pittsburgh, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 136 — NGS KX1482 — Pittsburgh, US
1.8 km away · US
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66 — NGS KX1486 — Pittsburgh, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 100 — NGS KX1484 — Pittsburgh, US?

100 — NGS KX1484 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633295 and sits at an elevation of 277.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 100 — NGS KX1484 — Pittsburgh, US?

The position of 100 — NGS KX1484 — Pittsburgh, US in WGS84 is 40.459167°, -79.910556° (decimal), or 40° 27′ 33.00″ N, 79° 54′ 38.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 17N (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.