1652 — NGS KY0410 — Pittsburgh, US

USNGStrigunknown#633319
Latitude
40.448611°
Longitude
-80.034167°
Ortho h
230.08 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of precisely positioned reference points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic control system. Located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.44861°, -80.03417°, this trig point serves surveyors and engineers requiring accurate spatial reference data for mapping, boundary determination, and infrastructure projects across the region. Triangulation stations such as this were historically observed and monumented to establish a framework of known positions with high precision. Modern surveyors continue to utilize such benchmarks as control points for validation of survey-grade positioning equipment and verification of local coordinate systems. The documentation and maintenance of these reference points remain essential for maintaining consistent geodetic standards and ensuring reliability of spatial data across Pennsylvania and adjacent areas.

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1652 — NGS KY0410 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633319 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 230.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.448611°, -80.034167°, corresponding to 40° 26′ 55.00″ N, 80° 2′ 3.00″ 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 1652 — NGS KY0410 — 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)40.448611, -80.034167
WGS84 (DMS)40° 26′ 55.00″ N, 80° 2′ 3.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation230.08 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
500 — NGS KY0411 — Pittsburgh, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1651 — NGS KY0408 — Pittsburgh, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 19 — NGS KY3595 — Pittsburgh, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 343 — NGS KY0409 — Pittsburgh, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 343 — NGS KY0412 — Pittsburgh, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV BRIDGE J — NGS KY0293 — Pittsburgh, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 1652 — NGS KY0410 — Pittsburgh, US?

1652 — NGS KY0410 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633319 and sits at an elevation of 230.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 1652 — NGS KY0410 — Pittsburgh, US?

The position of 1652 — NGS KY0410 — Pittsburgh, US in WGS84 is 40.448611°, -80.034167° (decimal), or 40° 26′ 55.00″ N, 80° 2′ 3.00″ 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.