BUSTER 3 — NGS KE1404 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#1143
Latitude
39.175826°
Longitude
-94.492051°
Ellipsoidal h
257.08 m
Ortho h
290.10 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's primary network, which establishes the horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Located near Kansas City, Missouri, at coordinates 39.17583° N, 94.49205° W, this trig point serves as a reference for regional surveying and mapping operations. The ellipsoidal elevation of 257.1 meters is recorded relative to the current geodetic datum. Trig stations of this classification function as monumented control points, enabling surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate boundary surveys, construction staking, and geographic information system applications across the region. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity and supporting the professional surveying community's access to reliable, traceable positional data.

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BUSTER 3 — NGS KE1404 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1143 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 290.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.175826°, -94.492051°, corresponding to 39° 10′ 32.97″ N, 94° 29′ 31.38″ 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 BUSTER 3 — NGS KE1404 — Kansas City, 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)39.175826, -94.492051
WGS84 (DMS)39° 10′ 32.97″ N, 94° 29′ 31.38″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation290.10 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
BUSTER TEMP POINT — NGS KE1405 — Kansas City, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY NE TANK — NGS KE1394
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRANITE — NGS KE1410 — Kansas City, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LOTA — NGS KE1443 — North Kansas City, US
4.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY PWR AND LT STACK — NGS KE1402
5.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 74 — NGS KE0283 — Kansas City, US
5.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BUSTER 3 — NGS KE1404 — Kansas City, US?

BUSTER 3 — NGS KE1404 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1143 and sits at an elevation of 290.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BUSTER 3 — NGS KE1404 — Kansas City, US?

The position of BUSTER 3 — NGS KE1404 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.175826°, -94.492051° (decimal), or 39° 10′ 32.97″ N, 94° 29′ 31.38″ 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.