284 — NGS KX1366 — McKeesport, US

USNGStrigunknown#633470
Latitude
40.348333°
Longitude
-79.864722°
Ortho h
228.84 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near McKeesport, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.34833°N, 79.86472°W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning in southwestern Pennsylvania. Trigonometric stations of this type were established to provide surveyors and engineers with precise, monumented control points from which to conduct detailed surveys. The point's location in the Pittsburgh metropolitan region makes it valuable for regional surveying projects and geospatial applications. Verification and documentation of benchmark positions remain important for maintaining geodetic network integrity. Professional surveyors routinely reference such points to ensure measurement consistency and accuracy across multiple projects. Recording the coordinates and condition of existing control points supports ongoing infrastructure development and land surveying activities.

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284 — NGS KX1366 — McKeesport, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633470 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 228.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.348333°, -79.864722°, corresponding to 40° 20′ 54.00″ N, 79° 51′ 53.00″ 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 284 — NGS KX1366 — McKeesport, 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)40.348333, -79.864722
WGS84 (DMS)40° 20′ 54.00″ N, 79° 51′ 53.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation228.84 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
S 130 — NGS KX1367 — McKeesport, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
YOUGH — NGS KX2413 — McKeesport, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MR 15 LA — NGS KX2432 — West Mifflin, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 419 — NGS KX1932 — Dravosburg, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3055 — NGS KX1320 — Dravosburg, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MR 16 LA — NGS KX2433 — Dravosburg, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 284 — NGS KX1366 — McKeesport, US?

284 — NGS KX1366 — McKeesport, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633470 and sits at an elevation of 228.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 284 — NGS KX1366 — McKeesport, US?

The position of 284 — NGS KX1366 — McKeesport, US in WGS84 is 40.348333°, -79.864722° (decimal), or 40° 20′ 54.00″ N, 79° 51′ 53.00″ 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.