CARNEGIE SOUTH BASE — NGS KY3083 — Scott Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#633451
Latitude
40.388062°
Longitude
-80.086247°
Ortho h
268.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundational control for precise positioning and mapping across the United States. Located near Scott Township in Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.38806°, -80.08625°, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying operations and geospatial projects requiring established horizontal control. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided essential framework for accurate surveying before modern satellite-based positioning systems. Such points remain valuable for verification, densification of local control networks, and as tie-points for legacy survey data. Documentation and recovery of these monuments support continuity in surveying practices and ensure compatibility between older and contemporary survey work. Verification of benchmark locations, coordinates, and physical condition by surveying professionals contributes to the integrity of the geodetic network and maintains the utility of these reference points for future projects.

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CARNEGIE SOUTH BASE — NGS KY3083 — Scott Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633451 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 268.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.388062°, -80.086247°, corresponding to 40° 23′ 17.02″ N, 80° 5′ 10.49″ 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 CARNEGIE SOUTH BASE — NGS KY3083 — Scott Township, 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)40.388062, -80.086247
WGS84 (DMS)40° 23′ 17.02″ N, 80° 5′ 10.49″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation268.00 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
W 115 — NGS KY0305 — Scott Township, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 208 — NGS KY0303 — Scott Township, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 208 — NGS KY0301 — Scott Township, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 208 — NGS KY0299 — Carnegie, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 115 RESET — NGS KY0298 — Carnegie, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CARNEGIE — NGS KY0300
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CARNEGIE SOUTH BASE — NGS KY3083 — Scott Township, US?

CARNEGIE SOUTH BASE — NGS KY3083 — Scott Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633451 and sits at an elevation of 268.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CARNEGIE SOUTH BASE — NGS KY3083 — Scott Township, US?

The position of CARNEGIE SOUTH BASE — NGS KY3083 — Scott Township, US in WGS84 is 40.388062°, -80.086247° (decimal), or 40° 23′ 17.02″ N, 80° 5′ 10.49″ 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.