3040 — NGS KX1477 — North Braddock, US

USNGStrigunknown#633390
Latitude
40.408889°
Longitude
-79.866944°
Ortho h
260.21 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the primary framework for horizontal control across the United States. As a trig point, it served fundamental surveying operations by providing accurate horizontal positioning data for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work within its region. Located near North Braddock, Pennsylvania, this benchmark contributes to the geodetic infrastructure of western Pennsylvania. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create networks of precisely measured points, enabling surveyors to reference their local work to the national coordinate system. The verification and documentation of such reference points remains valuable for modern surveying practices, including GPS calibration and the maintenance of historical survey records. Professionals undertaking work in this area may reference this station's coordinates as part of their control network establishment or as a check point for coordinate transformation accuracy.

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3040 — NGS KX1477 — North Braddock, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633390 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 260.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.408889°, -79.866944°, corresponding to 40° 24′ 32.00″ N, 79° 52′ 1.00″ 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 3040 — NGS KX1477 — North Braddock, 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)40.408889, -79.866944
WGS84 (DMS)40° 24′ 32.00″ N, 79° 52′ 1.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation260.21 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
V 130 — NGS KX1372 — Braddock, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 342 — NGS KX1245 — Braddock, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3039 — NGS KX1243 — North Braddock, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 417 — NGS KX1937 — Rankin, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 417 — NGS KX1935 — Whitaker, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 417 — NGS KX1936 — Whitaker, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 3040 — NGS KX1477 — North Braddock, US?

3040 — NGS KX1477 — North Braddock, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633390 and sits at an elevation of 260.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 3040 — NGS KX1477 — North Braddock, US?

The position of 3040 — NGS KX1477 — North Braddock, US in WGS84 is 40.408889°, -79.866944° (decimal), or 40° 24′ 32.00″ N, 79° 52′ 1.00″ 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.