39 A — NGS KX1552 — Oakmont, US

USNGStrigunknown#633238
Latitude
40.516597°
Longitude
-79.848886°
Ortho h
225.82 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network that establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Oakmont, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.51660° north latitude and 79.84889° west longitude, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for horizontal positioning and elevation control. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide surveyors and engineers with precise, publicly accessible control points for land surveys, construction projects, and mapping activities. The point's documented location enables verification of survey work and maintains consistency across professional surveying applications. While the elevation for this station remains unrecorded in current registry data, the geographic coordinates are established as reliable reference values. Verification and documentation of such benchmark locations remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic infrastructure and supporting accurate surveying practice.

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39 A — NGS KX1552 — Oakmont, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633238 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 225.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.516597°, -79.848886°, corresponding to 40° 30′ 59.75″ N, 79° 50′ 55.99″ 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 39 A — NGS KX1552 — Oakmont, 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)40.516597, -79.848886
WGS84 (DMS)40° 30′ 59.75″ N, 79° 50′ 55.99″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation225.82 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
R 136 — NGS KX1474 — Verona, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ADR PEDESTAL — NGS AA9346 — O'Hara Township, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
47 B — NGS KX1551 — Oakmont, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
14 L — NGS KX1550 — Plum, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 136 — NGS KX1475 — Penn Hills, US
3.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L/D 3 M4 — NGS DO5147 — Harmar Township, US
3.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 39 A — NGS KX1552 — Oakmont, US?

39 A — NGS KX1552 — Oakmont, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633238 and sits at an elevation of 225.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 39 A — NGS KX1552 — Oakmont, US?

The position of 39 A — NGS KX1552 — Oakmont, US in WGS84 is 40.516597°, -79.848886° (decimal), or 40° 30′ 59.75″ N, 79° 50′ 55.99″ 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.