14 L — NGS KX1550 — Plum, US

USNGStrigunknown#633243
Latitude
40.534835°
Longitude
-79.823501°
Ellipsoidal h
201.25 m
Ortho h
234.96 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the foundational horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as primary reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across their regions. Located near Plum, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.53483° N, 79.82350° W, this benchmark provides precise positioning data with an ellipsoidal elevation of 201.3 meters. Such points are essential for GPS modernization efforts, cadastral surveying, and infrastructure development. Regular verification and documentation of benchmark condition ensures the integrity of the geodetic network and supports accurate spatial referencing for both public and private surveying activities. This station contributes to the broader network's role in supporting scientific research, land administration, and emergency response coordination throughout the region.

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14 L — NGS KX1550 — Plum, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633243 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 235.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.534835°, -79.823501°, corresponding to 40° 32′ 5.40″ N, 79° 49′ 24.60″ 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 14 L — NGS KX1550 — Plum, 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)40.534835, -79.823501
WGS84 (DMS)40° 32′ 5.40″ N, 79° 49′ 24.60″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation234.96 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
L/D 3 M4 — NGS DO5147 — Harmar Township, US
0.6 km away · US
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14 A — NGS KX1549 — Plum, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L/D 3 M1 — NGS DO5146 — Plum, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
47 B — NGS KX1551 — Oakmont, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PTC 047.2 — NGS AJ4875 — Harmar Township, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PTC 047.3 — NGS AJ4874 — Harmar Township, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 14 L — NGS KX1550 — Plum, US?

14 L — NGS KX1550 — Plum, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633243 and sits at an elevation of 235.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 14 L — NGS KX1550 — Plum, US?

The position of 14 L — NGS KX1550 — Plum, US in WGS84 is 40.534835°, -79.823501° (decimal), or 40° 32′ 5.40″ N, 79° 49′ 24.60″ 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.