854 5530 TIDAL 27 — NGS JU0726 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218559
Latitude
39.953567°
Longitude
-75.156817°
Ortho h
13.19 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 39.95357°, -75.15682°, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for determining positions of other survey monuments and geographic features with high precision. Triangulation stations like this one are positioned to enable sight lines between multiple control points, allowing surveyors to extend accurate positional networks across regions. The NGS network remains integral to cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and geospatial applications throughout the country. Verification and documentation of such monuments is essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic infrastructure. When properly recovered and confirmed, these points provide reliable datum references for subsequent surveying work and ensure consistency in spatial data across projects and jurisdictions.

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854 5530 TIDAL 27 — NGS JU0726 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218559 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 13.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.953567°, -75.156817°, corresponding to 39° 57′ 12.84″ N, 75° 9′ 24.54″ 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 854 5530 TIDAL 27 — NGS JU0726 — Philadelphia, 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)39.953567, -75.156817
WGS84 (DMS)39° 57′ 12.84″ N, 75° 9′ 24.54″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation13.19 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:

GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
Chinatown Friendship Gate
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
854 5530 TIDAL 29 — NGS JU0727 — Philadelphia, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CITY HALL — NGS JU3112 — Philadelphia, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CITY HALL 2 WEST ECC 1961 — NGS JU3109 — Philadelphia, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA WANAMAKER TWR LT — NGS JU3147
0.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
Liberty Bell Center
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 854 5530 TIDAL 27 — NGS JU0726 — Philadelphia, US?

854 5530 TIDAL 27 — NGS JU0726 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218559 and sits at an elevation of 13.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 854 5530 TIDAL 27 — NGS JU0726 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of 854 5530 TIDAL 27 — NGS JU0726 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.953567°, -75.156817° (decimal), or 39° 57′ 12.84″ N, 75° 9′ 24.54″ 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.