44 A — NGS KE0146 — Independence, US

USNGStrigunknown#1182
Latitude
39.095000°
Longitude
-94.452222°
Ortho h
265.53 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional and national scales. Located near Independence, Missouri, at coordinates 39.09500°N, 94.45222°W, this benchmark contributes to the horizontal control network in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Such stations enable surveyors and cartographers to reference their local measurements to the national datum, ensuring consistency and accuracy in land surveys, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems. The preservation and verification of these monuments is critical for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic infrastructure, as they provide stable reference points that may be consulted for decades. Documentation of their condition and accessibility supports the continued utility of the network for professional surveying work.

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44 A — NGS KE0146 — Independence, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1182 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 265.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.095000°, -94.452222°, corresponding to 39° 5′ 42.00″ N, 94° 27′ 8.00″ 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 44 A — NGS KE0146 — Independence, 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)39.095000, -94.452222
WGS84 (DMS)39° 5′ 42.00″ N, 94° 27′ 8.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation265.53 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
C 231 — NGS KE0147 — Independence, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 231 — NGS KE0145 — Independence, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 328 — NGS KE1111 — Sugar Creek, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 231 — NGS KE0148 — Independence, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 328 — NGS KE1110 — Independence, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 45 — NGS KE0149 — Independence, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 44 A — NGS KE0146 — Independence, US?

44 A — NGS KE0146 — Independence, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1182 and sits at an elevation of 265.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 44 A — NGS KE0146 — Independence, US?

The position of 44 A — NGS KE0146 — Independence, US in WGS84 is 39.095000°, -94.452222° (decimal), or 39° 5′ 42.00″ N, 94° 27′ 8.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.