B 278 — NGS JU0869 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218574
Latitude
39.890556°
Longitude
-75.166667°
Ortho h
2.52 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control infrastructure of the United States. Trig points of this classification serve as primary reference stations for precise horizontal positioning and are typically established at elevated or strategically visible locations to facilitate sight lines for surveying operations. Located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region, this benchmark provides essential control for regional and local surveying projects, including cadastral surveys, engineering works, and mapping initiatives. The NGS network remains critical for maintaining positional accuracy across the country's infrastructure development and land records. For surveying professionals, verification and documentation of such control points ensures the integrity of the geodetic datum and supports accurate spatial referencing. Registry maintenance of these points protects institutional knowledge and enables efficient coordination of future survey work in the area.

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B 278 — NGS JU0869 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218574 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.890556°, -75.166667°, corresponding to 39° 53′ 26.00″ N, 75° 10′ 0.00″ 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 B 278 — NGS JU0869 — 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)39.890556, -75.166667
WGS84 (DMS)39° 53′ 26.00″ N, 75° 10′ 0.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation2.52 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:

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A 278 — NGS JU0868 — Philadelphia, US
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SPIKE — NGS JU0871 — Philadelphia, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NAVY — NGS JU3145 — Philadelphia, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHIL NAVY SUP BLDG 624 TANK — NGS JU3212 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US
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PHIL NAVY SUP BLDG 5 TANK — NGS JU3215 — Philadelphia, US
0.6 km away · US
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FILL — NGS JU3143 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 278 — NGS JU0869 — Philadelphia, US?

B 278 — NGS JU0869 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218574 and sits at an elevation of 2.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 278 — NGS JU0869 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of B 278 — NGS JU0869 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.890556°, -75.166667° (decimal), or 39° 53′ 26.00″ N, 75° 10′ 0.00″ 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.