AP STA A PNE — NGS KV1921 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218375
Latitude
40.086205°
Longitude
-75.006427°
Ellipsoidal h
0.67 m
Ortho h
33.69 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station of the National Geodetic Survey, positioned near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a trig point within the NGS network, this benchmark serves as a fundamental control station for establishing accurate horizontal and vertical reference data across the region. Triangulation stations are critical nodes in the national geodetic framework, providing fixed positions upon which detailed surveying and mapping projects depend. Located at an ellipsoidal elevation of 0.7 meters, this point contributes to the interconnected system of monuments that maintains geodetic consistency for engineering, construction, and spatial data applications throughout the United States. Verification and proper documentation of such reference points ensure the integrity of the survey control network and support reliable positioning for professional surveying activities in the surrounding area.

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AP STA A PNE — NGS KV1921 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218375 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 33.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.086205°, -75.006427°, corresponding to 40° 5′ 10.34″ N, 75° 0′ 23.14″ 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 AP STA A PNE — NGS KV1921 — 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)40.086205, -75.006427
WGS84 (DMS)40° 5′ 10.34″ N, 75° 0′ 23.14″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation33.69 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
ARP 2 PNE — NGS AA9225 — Philadelphia, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AP STA C PNE — NGS AA9223 — Philadelphia, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ARP PNE — NGS KV1922 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 263 — NGS KV1923 — Philadelphia, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PNE AP STA B — NGS AA9224 — Philadelphia, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
THORNTON — NGS KV7109 — Philadelphia, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is AP STA A PNE — NGS KV1921 — Philadelphia, US?

AP STA A PNE — NGS KV1921 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218375 and sits at an elevation of 33.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of AP STA A PNE — NGS KV1921 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of AP STA A PNE — NGS KV1921 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 40.086205°, -75.006427° (decimal), or 40° 5′ 10.34″ N, 75° 0′ 23.14″ 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.