B 343 — NGS KE1642 — Parkville, US

USNGStrigunknown#830
Latitude
39.179937°
Longitude
-94.659479°
Ellipsoidal h
196.82 m
Ortho h
229.33 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Parkville, Missouri, at coordinates 39.17994°N, 94.65948°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 196.8 meters, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal and vertical control. Trig stations of this class function as precise survey monuments, enabling accurate mapping, engineering projects, and scientific studies across regional areas. The point's documented position and elevation support local and national surveying efforts through connection to the broader national geodetic datum. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain essential for surveying professionals, ensuring the integrity of positional data used in infrastructure development, cadastral work, and spatial information systems. Periodic inspection and reobservation help preserve this monument's utility for contemporary and future surveying applications.

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B 343 — NGS KE1642 — Parkville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #830 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 229.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.179937°, -94.659479°, corresponding to 39° 10′ 47.77″ N, 94° 39′ 34.12″ 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 343 — NGS KE1642 — Parkville, 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)39.179937, -94.659479
WGS84 (DMS)39° 10′ 47.77″ N, 94° 39′ 34.12″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation229.33 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
C 343 — NGS KE1653 — Riverside, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PARKVILLE PARK COLL MICROWAVE — NGS KE1497
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COFFEY 2 — NGS KE1724 — Parkville, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CARPENTER — NGS KE1495 — Parkville, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 343 — NGS KE1641 — Parkville, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TT 20 — NGS KE1640 — Parkville, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 343 — NGS KE1642 — Parkville, US?

B 343 — NGS KE1642 — Parkville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #830 and sits at an elevation of 229.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 343 — NGS KE1642 — Parkville, US?

The position of B 343 — NGS KE1642 — Parkville, US in WGS84 is 39.179937°, -94.659479° (decimal), or 39° 10′ 47.77″ N, 94° 39′ 34.12″ 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.