853 0278 B TIDAL — NGS AI8456 — Hackensack, US

USNGStrigunknown#636931
Latitude
40.891667°
Longitude
-74.041667°
Ortho h
2.49 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
# 853 0278 B TIDAL — NGS AI8456 — Hackensack, US NGS triangulation station AI8456, located at 40.8917°N, 74.0417°W in Hackensack, New Jersey, is a third-order tidal benchmark at 2.5 meters elevation. This control point serves as a geodetic reference for regional survey networks and supports multiple field applications including RTK positioning, static GNSS sessions for network densification, and vertical control establishment through differential leveling. The tidal benchmark designation indicates its suitability for projects requiring stable vertical reference tied to mean sea level datum. Surveyors conducting local and regional work should verify current monumentation condition and reference NGS datasheet AI8456 for accurate coordinates, orthometric heights, and horizontal and vertical accuracy specifications before field deployment.

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853 0278 B TIDAL — NGS AI8456 — Hackensack, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #636931 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.891667°, -74.041667°, corresponding to 40° 53′ 30.00″ N, 74° 2′ 30.00″ 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 853 0278 B TIDAL — NGS AI8456 — Hackensack, 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)40.891667, -74.041667
WGS84 (DMS)40° 53′ 30.00″ N, 74° 2′ 30.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation2.49 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
HACKENSACK FIRST PRESB CHURCH — NGS KV3905
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6840 — NGS KV0493 — Hackensack, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
800 NJGS — NGS KV0492 — Hackensack, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HACKENSACK SEARS FLAGPOLE — NGS KV3902
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HACKENSACK HOLY TRINITY CHURCH — NGS KV3901
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
853 0278 C TIDAL — NGS AI8457 — Hackensack, US
0.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 853 0278 B TIDAL — NGS AI8456 — Hackensack, US?

853 0278 B TIDAL — NGS AI8456 — Hackensack, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #636931 and sits at an elevation of 2.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 853 0278 B TIDAL — NGS AI8456 — Hackensack, US?

The position of 853 0278 B TIDAL — NGS AI8456 — Hackensack, US in WGS84 is 40.891667°, -74.041667° (decimal), or 40° 53′ 30.00″ N, 74° 2′ 30.00″ 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.