312 — NGS KX1573 — Shaler Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#633283
Latitude
40.510556°
Longitude
-79.948611°
Ortho h
230.73 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which provides the foundational geodetic control for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points established through classical triangulation methods to support horizontal positional accuracy across broad regions. Located in the vicinity of Shaler Township, Pennsylvania, this point is situated within the densely surveyed northeastern United States corridor. The coordinates 40.51056°, -79.94861° place the station in an area where such control points facilitate local and regional surveying projects, mapping initiatives, and engineering works. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remains essential for the surveying profession. These points provide continuity for modern geodetic networks, including GPS-based systems, and serve as validation references. Practitioners should consult official NGS documentation to confirm current status, accessibility, and any updates to the point's condition or usability for contemporary survey work.

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312 — NGS KX1573 — Shaler Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633283 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 230.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.510556°, -79.948611°, corresponding to 40° 30′ 38.00″ N, 79° 56′ 55.00″ 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 312 — NGS KX1573 — Shaler Township, 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)40.510556, -79.948611
WGS84 (DMS)40° 30′ 38.00″ N, 79° 56′ 55.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation230.73 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
N 201 — NGS KX1572 — Shaler Township, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 201 — NGS KX1571 — Etna, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 201 — NGS KX1574 — Shaler Township, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 205 — NGS KX1496 — Etna, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 205 RESET — NGS KX1498 — Shaler Township, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 201 — NGS KX1575 — Shaler Township, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 312 — NGS KX1573 — Shaler Township, US?

312 — NGS KX1573 — Shaler Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633283 and sits at an elevation of 230.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 312 — NGS KX1573 — Shaler Township, US?

The position of 312 — NGS KX1573 — Shaler Township, US in WGS84 is 40.510556°, -79.948611° (decimal), or 40° 30′ 38.00″ N, 79° 56′ 55.00″ 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.