A 259 — NGS KE0219 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#838
Latitude
39.130278°
Longitude
-94.611667°
Ortho h
230.22 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the fundamental reference framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located in the Kansas City, Kansas area at coordinates 39.13028°N, 94.61167°W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference station for local and regional surveys. Triangulation stations of this type provide accurate horizontal control by establishing monumented positions whose coordinates have been determined through geodetic measurement networks. Such points are essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and topographic mapping. The documentation and verification of benchmark locations remain critical for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic datum. Surveyors and mapping professionals rely on these established control points to ensure consistency and accuracy in spatial reference systems across jurisdictional boundaries.

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A 259 — NGS KE0219 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #838 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 230.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.130278°, -94.611667°, corresponding to 39° 7′ 49.00″ N, 94° 36′ 42.00″ 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 A 259 — NGS KE0219 — Kansas City, 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)39.130278, -94.611667
WGS84 (DMS)39° 7′ 49.00″ N, 94° 36′ 42.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation230.22 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
WY 17 OLD — NGS DI2811 — Kansas City, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 281 — NGS KE0220 — Kansas City, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EPA BASE STATION KANSAS CITY — NGS AA2874
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 281 RESET — NGS KE1743 — Kansas City, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 171 — NGS KE0243 — Kansas City, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 282 — NGS KE0221 — Kansas City, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is A 259 — NGS KE0219 — Kansas City, US?

A 259 — NGS KE0219 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #838 and sits at an elevation of 230.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 259 — NGS KE0219 — Kansas City, US?

The position of A 259 — NGS KE0219 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.130278°, -94.611667° (decimal), or 39° 7′ 49.00″ N, 94° 36′ 42.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.