BKL ARP — NGS MB2997 — Cleveland, US

USNGStrigunknown#6058
Latitude
41.517178°
Longitude
-81.684223°
Ellipsoidal h
142.20 m
Ortho h
176.58 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which forms the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Situated near Cleveland, Ohio, at coordinates 41.51718°N, 81.68422°W, this trig point serves as a control station for surveying and mapping operations across the region. The ellipsoidal elevation of 142.2 meters provides vertical reference data essential for engineering projects, infrastructure development, and scientific applications requiring precise positional control. Triangulation stations like this enable surveyors and mapping professionals to establish accurate horizontal and vertical datums across large areas. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain critical for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network and ensuring consistency in survey work. These reference points support numerous disciplines including civil engineering, land surveying, and geospatial analysis throughout their operational life.

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BKL ARP — NGS MB2997 — Cleveland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6058 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 176.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.517178°, -81.684223°, corresponding to 41° 31′ 1.84″ N, 81° 41′ 3.20″ 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 BKL ARP — NGS MB2997 — Cleveland, 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)41.517178, -81.684223
WGS84 (DMS)41° 31′ 1.84″ N, 81° 41′ 3.20″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation176.58 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
BKL A — NGS AD9282 — Cleveland, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
25 1 5 OM 1702 — NGS MB3223 — Cleveland, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BKL B — NGS AI2419 — Cleveland, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 322 — NGS MB1555 — Cleveland, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 322 — NGS MB1556 — Cleveland, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BKL AP STA B — NGS AB3413 — Cleveland, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BKL ARP — NGS MB2997 — Cleveland, US?

BKL ARP — NGS MB2997 — Cleveland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6058 and sits at an elevation of 176.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BKL ARP — NGS MB2997 — Cleveland, US?

The position of BKL ARP — NGS MB2997 — Cleveland, US in WGS84 is 41.517178°, -81.684223° (decimal), or 41° 31′ 1.84″ N, 81° 41′ 3.20″ 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.