17.46 NJGS — NGS JU0681 — Gloucester City, US

USNGStrigunknown#218255
Latitude
39.895278°
Longitude
-75.119167°
Ortho h
5.07 m
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0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes precise positional reference points across the continental United States. Located near Gloucester City, New Jersey, at coordinates 39.89528°N, 75.11917°W, this trig point serves as a fundamental control station for surveying and mapping activities in the Mid-Atlantic region. Trig stations of this classification provide accurate horizontal position data essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The NGS network represents decades of systematic geodetic measurement and remains a critical infrastructure resource for surveying professionals. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks ensure data integrity for contemporary surveying work and support the maintenance of the nation's geodetic reference framework. Surveyors consulting this point should verify current conditions and stability before use.

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17.46 NJGS — NGS JU0681 — Gloucester City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218255 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 5.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.895278°, -75.119167°, corresponding to 39° 53′ 43.00″ N, 75° 7′ 9.00″ 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 17.46 NJGS — NGS JU0681 — Gloucester City, 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)39.895278, -75.119167
WGS84 (DMS)39° 53′ 43.00″ N, 75° 7′ 9.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation5.07 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
U 10 — NGS JU0679 — Gloucester City, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GLOUCESTER ST MARYS CH SPIRE — NGS JU3048 — Gloucester City, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GLOUCESTER MUNICIPAL STANDPIPE — NGS JU3055 — Gloucester City, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GLOUCESTER LANG PAPER CO STACK — NGS JU3195 — Gloucester City, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GLOUCESTER P AND J TANK — NGS JU3194 — Gloucester City, US
0.9 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Gloucester Point
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 17.46 NJGS — NGS JU0681 — Gloucester City, US?

17.46 NJGS — NGS JU0681 — Gloucester City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218255 and sits at an elevation of 5.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 17.46 NJGS — NGS JU0681 — Gloucester City, US?

The position of 17.46 NJGS — NGS JU0681 — Gloucester City, US in WGS84 is 39.895278°, -75.119167° (decimal), or 39° 53′ 43.00″ N, 75° 7′ 9.00″ 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?

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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.