1727 — NGS KY0675 — Pittsburgh, US

USNGStrigunknown#633265
Latitude
40.452844°
Longitude
-80.005639°
Ortho h
235.23 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. As a trig point, this benchmark serves as a precisely positioned reference for horizontal and vertical control, enabling surveyors and engineers to establish local coordinate systems and verify positional accuracy in their projects. Located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.45284°, -80.00564°, this station contributes to the regional geodetic infrastructure of western Pennsylvania. The point's documented location facilitates connection of modern survey work to the historical control network. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain essential to surveying practice. Confirming the physical existence and accessibility of these reference points ensures their continued utility for professional surveying operations and contributes to the overall integrity of the nation's spatial reference system.

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1727 — NGS KY0675 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633265 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 235.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.452844°, -80.005639°, corresponding to 40° 27′ 10.24″ N, 80° 0′ 20.30″ 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 1727 — NGS KY0675 — 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)40.452844, -80.005639
WGS84 (DMS)40° 27′ 10.24″ N, 80° 0′ 20.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation235.23 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:

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169 — NGS KY0676 — Pittsburgh, US
0.3 km away · US
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G 254 — NGS KY0677 — Pittsburgh, US
0.7 km away · US
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MONUMENT HILL — NGS KY3066 — Pittsburgh, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VIDIO 2 — NGS KY0670 — Pittsburgh, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VIDIO — NGS KY3080 — Pittsburgh, US
1.1 km away · US
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VIDIO RM 1 — NGS KY0671 — Pittsburgh, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 1727 — NGS KY0675 — Pittsburgh, US?

1727 — NGS KY0675 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633265 and sits at an elevation of 235.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 1727 — NGS KY0675 — Pittsburgh, US?

The position of 1727 — NGS KY0675 — Pittsburgh, US in WGS84 is 40.452844°, -80.005639° (decimal), or 40° 27′ 10.24″ N, 80° 0′ 20.30″ 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.