318 A — NGS KX1588 — Hampton Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#633227
Latitude
40.583528°
Longitude
-79.972472°
Ortho h
274.98 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as precise reference points for horizontal positioning, enabling surveyors and cartographers to conduct accurate fieldwork across local and regional projects. Located near Hampton Township in western Pennsylvania, this benchmark provides essential geodetic control for the region. The station's coordinates are referenced to the national datum and have been integrated into the NGS database for professional access. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain critical for maintaining the integrity of the nation's surveying infrastructure. Surveyors and engineers rely on these stations to ensure consistency and accuracy in construction, land subdivision, and geographic information systems applications. Preservation of benchmark locations enhances long-term utility for successive generations of practitioners.

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318 A — NGS KX1588 — Hampton Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633227 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 275.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.583528°, -79.972472°, corresponding to 40° 35′ 0.70″ N, 79° 58′ 20.90″ 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 318 A — NGS KX1588 — Hampton 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)40.583528, -79.972472
WGS84 (DMS)40° 35′ 0.70″ N, 79° 58′ 20.90″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation274.98 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
G 202 — NGS KX1589 — Hampton Township, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 202 — NGS KX1586 — Hampton Township, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 202 RESET — NGS KX1587 — Hampton Township, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 201 — NGS KX1585 — Hampton Township, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 205 — NGS KX1580 — Hampton Township, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 201 — NGS KX1583 — Hampton Township, US
2.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 318 A — NGS KX1588 — Hampton Township, US?

318 A — NGS KX1588 — Hampton Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633227 and sits at an elevation of 275.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 318 A — NGS KX1588 — Hampton Township, US?

The position of 318 A — NGS KX1588 — Hampton Township, US in WGS84 is 40.583528°, -79.972472° (decimal), or 40° 35′ 0.70″ N, 79° 58′ 20.90″ 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.