61 13 NJ 78 — NGS KV6364 — Bensalem Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#218155
Latitude
40.086516°
Longitude
-74.914964°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Trig stations of this classification serve as primary references for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across their respective regions. Located in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.08652° N, 74.91496° W, this point contributes to the NGS network's coverage of the northeastern United States. Triangulation stations historically provided accurate positions through intervisibility methods and are integral to the nation's geodetic infrastructure. Verification and documentation of existing control points remain essential for surveyors and engineers conducting boundary determinations, construction layout, and geographic information system development. Current coordinate values and physical monument conditions should be verified in the field to ensure continued utility for professional surveying applications.

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61 13 NJ 78 — NGS KV6364 — Bensalem Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218155 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.086516°, -74.914964°, corresponding to 40° 5′ 11.46″ N, 74° 54′ 53.87″ 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 61 13 NJ 78 — NGS KV6364 — Bensalem 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)40.086516, -74.914964
WGS84 (DMS)40° 5′ 11.46″ N, 74° 54′ 53.87″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation1.00 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
ENTERPRISE C L USE — NGS KV5726 — Bensalem Township, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ENTERPRISE UPPER RNG FRONT LT — NGS KV6397 — Bensalem Township, US
1.4 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Logan Point
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GUN ECC — NGS KV5698 — Bensalem Township, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GUN — NGS KV5699 — Bensalem Township, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EDGEWATER CL LOWER USE — NGS KV5763 — Beverly, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 61 13 NJ 78 — NGS KV6364 — Bensalem Township, US?

61 13 NJ 78 — NGS KV6364 — Bensalem Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218155 and sits at an elevation of 1.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 61 13 NJ 78 — NGS KV6364 — Bensalem Township, US?

The position of 61 13 NJ 78 — NGS KV6364 — Bensalem Township, US in WGS84 is 40.086516°, -74.914964° (decimal), or 40° 5′ 11.46″ N, 74° 54′ 53.87″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 18N (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.