3042 — NGS KX1479 — Swissvale, US

USNGStrigunknown#633395
Latitude
40.420556°
Longitude
-79.886944°
Ortho h
280.51 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the fundamental horizontal reference framework for the United States. Located near Swissvale, Pennsylvania, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned station used for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the region. Triangulation stations of this classification function as geometric control monuments, providing surveyors and cartographers with accurate reference coordinates for local work. The NGS maintains records of such points to support cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and spatial data collection activities. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remains valuable for the surveying profession. Updated information regarding monument condition, accessibility, and coordinate accuracy assists practitioners in selecting appropriate control points for contemporary projects. This systematic stewardship of geodetic infrastructure supports reliable positioning across generations of surveying work.

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3042 — NGS KX1479 — Swissvale, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633395 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 280.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.420556°, -79.886944°, corresponding to 40° 25′ 14.00″ N, 79° 53′ 13.00″ 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 3042 — NGS KX1479 — Swissvale, 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)40.420556, -79.886944
WGS84 (DMS)40° 25′ 14.00″ N, 79° 53′ 13.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation280.51 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
3046 — NGS KX1247 — Swissvale, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 342 — NGS KX1248 — Rankin, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3043 — NGS KX1480 — Edgewood, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 417 — NGS KX1937 — Rankin, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 133 — NGS KX1327 — Whitaker, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 133 RESET — NGS KX2414 — Munhall, US
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 3042 — NGS KX1479 — Swissvale, US?

3042 — NGS KX1479 — Swissvale, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633395 and sits at an elevation of 280.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 3042 — NGS KX1479 — Swissvale, US?

The position of 3042 — NGS KX1479 — Swissvale, US in WGS84 is 40.420556°, -79.886944° (decimal), or 40° 25′ 14.00″ N, 79° 53′ 13.00″ 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.