9233=JACOBY — NGS KX2119 — Indiana Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#633225
Latitude
40.558589°
Longitude
-79.890628°
Ortho h
393.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundational framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Indiana Township, Pennsylvania, this trig point serves as a horizontal reference for geodetic and surveying operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and map production. The point's coordinates at 40.55859°N, 79.89063°W anchor local surveys to the national geodetic datum. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for surveyors, engineers, and geospatial professionals. These reference monuments preserve the integrity of the survey network and ensure consistency in subsequent surveying work. Maintaining an accessible registry of benchmark locations and their characteristics supports continued reliance on established geodetic infrastructure.

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9233=JACOBY — NGS KX2119 — Indiana Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633225 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 393.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.558589°, -79.890628°, corresponding to 40° 33′ 30.92″ N, 79° 53′ 26.26″ 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 9233=JACOBY — NGS KX2119 — Indiana 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)40.558589, -79.890628
WGS84 (DMS)40° 33′ 30.92″ N, 79° 53′ 26.26″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation393.00 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
FOX CHAPEL MUNICIPAL TANK — NGS KX2120 — Indiana Township, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PTC 043.6 — NGS AJ4876 — Indiana Township, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PTC 043.2 — NGS AJ4877 — Indiana Township, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HEVERLINE — NGS KX2121 — Hampton Township, US
4.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PTC 047.2 — NGS AJ4875 — Harmar Township, US
5.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALLISON PARK RADIO KDKA MAST — NGS KX2118 — Hampton Township, US
5.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 9233=JACOBY — NGS KX2119 — Indiana Township, US?

9233=JACOBY — NGS KX2119 — Indiana Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633225 and sits at an elevation of 393.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 9233=JACOBY — NGS KX2119 — Indiana Township, US?

The position of 9233=JACOBY — NGS KX2119 — Indiana Township, US in WGS84 is 40.558589°, -79.890628° (decimal), or 40° 33′ 30.92″ N, 79° 53′ 26.26″ 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.