B 254 — NGS KY0290 — Ross Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#633314
Latitude
40.506847°
Longitude
-80.039744°
Ortho h
333.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in Ross Township, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.50685° N, 80.03974° W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and surveying operations in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were traditionally established at elevated or intervisible locations to support geodetic networks through sight lines between points. The NGS maintains records of such benchmarks as fundamental infrastructure for surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals requiring precise coordinate references. Verification and documentation of existing control points like this one remains valuable for confirming positional accuracy, supporting local survey work, and maintaining the integrity of regional geodetic data. Surveyors working in western Pennsylvania may reference this point as part of their control network establishment.

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B 254 — NGS KY0290 — Ross Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633314 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 333.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.506847°, -80.039744°, corresponding to 40° 30′ 24.65″ N, 80° 2′ 23.08″ 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 B 254 — NGS KY0290 — Ross 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)40.506847, -80.039744
WGS84 (DMS)40° 30′ 24.65″ N, 80° 2′ 23.08″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation333.50 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
A 254 — NGS KY0289 — Ross Township, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 254 — NGS KY0291 — West View, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 254 — NGS KY0292 — Ross Township, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 252 — NGS KY0288 — Ross Township, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GREENTREE — NGS KY3078 — Pittsburgh, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GREENTREE — NGS KY3076 — Pittsburgh, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 254 — NGS KY0290 — Ross Township, US?

B 254 — NGS KY0290 — Ross Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633314 and sits at an elevation of 333.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 254 — NGS KY0290 — Ross Township, US?

The position of B 254 — NGS KY0290 — Ross Township, US in WGS84 is 40.506847°, -80.039744° (decimal), or 40° 30′ 24.65″ N, 80° 2′ 23.08″ 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.