7002 — NGS KX2402 — Baldwin, US

USNGStrigunknown#633432
Latitude
40.395744°
Longitude
-79.939066°
Ellipsoidal h
188.40 m
Ortho h
222.06 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geometric and gravitational framework for all surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Baldwin, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.39574° N, 79.93907° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 188.4 meters, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning in western Pennsylvania. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and occupied to create networks of known positions with high accuracy. Modern surveyors and mapping professionals continue to rely on properly documented NGS control points for establishing local surveys, verifying instrument calibration, and maintaining consistency in spatial data collection. Periodic verification and documentation of such benchmarks ensures the integrity of the geodetic infrastructure and supports accurate engineering, construction, and geographic information system applications throughout the region.

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7002 — NGS KX2402 — Baldwin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633432 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 222.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.395744°, -79.939066°, corresponding to 40° 23′ 44.68″ N, 79° 56′ 20.64″ 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 7002 — NGS KX2402 — Baldwin, 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)40.395744, -79.939066
WGS84 (DMS)40° 23′ 44.68″ N, 79° 56′ 20.64″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation222.06 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
28 — NGS KX1257 — Pittsburgh, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 342 — NGS KX1256 — Pittsburgh, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PADH DISK — NGS KX2421 — West Homestead, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3069 — NGS KX1255 — Pittsburgh, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1618 — NGS KX2422 — West Homestead, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MR 6 LA — NGS KX2423 — West Homestead, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 7002 — NGS KX2402 — Baldwin, US?

7002 — NGS KX2402 — Baldwin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633432 and sits at an elevation of 222.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 7002 — NGS KX2402 — Baldwin, US?

The position of 7002 — NGS KX2402 — Baldwin, US in WGS84 is 40.395744°, -79.939066° (decimal), or 40° 23′ 44.68″ N, 79° 56′ 20.64″ 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.