B 417 — NGS KX1936 — Whitaker, US

USNGStrigunknown#633379
Latitude
40.404056°
Longitude
-79.882917°
Ortho h
240.42 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geodetic framework for the United States. As a trig point, this station was established to serve as a fixed reference for surveying and mapping operations across its region. Located near Whitaker, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.40406°N, 79.88292°W, this point provides essential horizontal control for professional surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting boundary surveys, construction projects, and spatial data collection. Triangulation stations of this type typically occupy elevated or strategically visible locations to facilitate intervisibility with other network points. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for maintaining survey accuracy and integrity. Surveying professionals should consult current NGS records to confirm the point's stability, accessibility, and usability for contemporary work, as physical conditions may have changed since establishment.

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B 417 — NGS KX1936 — Whitaker, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633379 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 240.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.404056°, -79.882917°, corresponding to 40° 24′ 14.60″ N, 79° 52′ 58.50″ 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 417 — NGS KX1936 — Whitaker, 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)40.404056, -79.882917
WGS84 (DMS)40° 24′ 14.60″ N, 79° 52′ 58.50″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation240.42 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 133 — NGS KX1327 — Whitaker, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 417 — NGS KX1935 — Whitaker, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 417 — NGS KX1937 — Rankin, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 130 — NGS KX1372 — Braddock, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 417 — NGS KX1934 — West Mifflin, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 342 — NGS KX1245 — Braddock, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 417 — NGS KX1936 — Whitaker, US?

B 417 — NGS KX1936 — Whitaker, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633379 and sits at an elevation of 240.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 417 — NGS KX1936 — Whitaker, US?

The position of B 417 — NGS KX1936 — Whitaker, US in WGS84 is 40.404056°, -79.882917° (decimal), or 40° 24′ 14.60″ N, 79° 52′ 58.50″ 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.