BOLT — NGS KY0663 — Pittsburgh, US

USNGStrigunknown#633254
Latitude
40.484339°
Longitude
-80.013656°
Ortho h
351.94 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation (trig) station forming part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network. Located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.48434°, -80.01366°, this point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations like this one provide essential horizontal geodetic control, establishing accurate positions for subsequent surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. As part of NGS's long-standing network, this benchmark contributes to the national spatial reference framework upon which infrastructure development and land administration depend. The documented location and network affiliation make this point valuable for surveyors conducting boundary surveys, construction staking, and GIS applications. Periodic verification and maintenance of such control points ensures their continued reliability and utility for the surveying profession. This monument represents decades of systematic geodetic effort to provide accurate positional data across the United States.

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BOLT — NGS KY0663 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633254 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 351.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.484339°, -80.013656°, corresponding to 40° 29′ 3.62″ N, 80° 0′ 49.16″ 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 BOLT — NGS KY0663 — Pittsburgh, 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)40.484339, -80.013656
WGS84 (DMS)40° 29′ 3.62″ N, 80° 0′ 49.16″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation351.94 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
E 205 — NGS KY0585 — Pittsburgh, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GREEN 1 — NGS KY0659 — Pittsburgh, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PITTSBURGH TV STA KDKA MAST — NGS KY3077
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GREENTREE — NGS KY3078 — Pittsburgh, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GREENTREE — NGS KY3076 — Pittsburgh, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 254 — NGS KY0665 — Pittsburgh, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BOLT — NGS KY0663 — Pittsburgh, US?

BOLT — NGS KY0663 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633254 and sits at an elevation of 351.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BOLT — NGS KY0663 — Pittsburgh, US?

The position of BOLT — NGS KY0663 — Pittsburgh, US in WGS84 is 40.484339°, -80.013656° (decimal), or 40° 29′ 3.62″ N, 80° 0′ 49.16″ 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.