A 417 — NGS KX1937 — Rankin, US

USNGStrigunknown#633388
Latitude
40.408278°
Longitude
-79.877528°
Ortho h
230.33 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network that establishes horizontal geodetic reference across the United States. Located near Rankin, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.40828°N, 79.87753°W, this trig point serves as a precise reference location for surveying and mapping activities throughout its region. Triangulation stations of this classification historically provided essential control for subsequent surveys and infrastructure projects. Their accurate positions enable surveyors to reference local work to the national geodetic datum, ensuring consistency in boundary determinations, construction layout, and cartographic products. The documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain valuable for the surveying profession. Confirming the continued integrity and accessibility of these points supports quality assurance in professional practice and maintains the long-term utility of the national control network for both public and private surveying endeavors.

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A 417 — NGS KX1937 — Rankin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633388 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 230.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.408278°, -79.877528°, corresponding to 40° 24′ 29.80″ N, 79° 52′ 39.10″ 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 417 — NGS KX1937 — Rankin, 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)40.408278, -79.877528
WGS84 (DMS)40° 24′ 29.80″ N, 79° 52′ 39.10″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation230.33 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
V 130 — NGS KX1372 — Braddock, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 133 — NGS KX1327 — Whitaker, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 417 — NGS KX1936 — Whitaker, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 417 — NGS KX1935 — Whitaker, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3040 — NGS KX1477 — North Braddock, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 342 — NGS KX1245 — Braddock, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is A 417 — NGS KX1937 — Rankin, US?

A 417 — NGS KX1937 — Rankin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633388 and sits at an elevation of 230.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 417 — NGS KX1937 — Rankin, US?

The position of A 417 — NGS KX1937 — Rankin, US in WGS84 is 40.408278°, -79.877528° (decimal), or 40° 24′ 29.80″ N, 79° 52′ 39.10″ 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.