CHAMPLOST — NGS KV7089 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218842
Latitude
40.044987°
Longitude
-75.143244°
Ellipsoidal h
31.80 m
Ortho h
65.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geodetic framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.04499° N, 75.14324° W, this trig point serves as a reference for local and regional surveys requiring precise horizontal and vertical positioning. Triangulation stations like this one function as monumented survey marks, historically established through intervisibility networks to support large-scale mapping projects. The ellipsoidal elevation of 31.8 meters provides vertical control data relative to current geodetic datums. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveyors, engineers, and geospatial professionals undertaking work in the Philadelphia region. These points enable connection to the national geodetic framework and support the accuracy and consistency of local surveying activities.

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CHAMPLOST — NGS KV7089 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218842 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 65.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.044987°, -75.143244°, corresponding to 40° 2′ 41.95″ N, 75° 8′ 35.68″ 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 CHAMPLOST — NGS KV7089 — Philadelphia, 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)40.044987, -75.143244
WGS84 (DMS)40° 2′ 41.95″ N, 75° 8′ 35.68″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation65.00 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
OAKLANE — NGS KV7102 — Philadelphia, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WYOMING — NGS KV7111 — Philadelphia, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ST JOSEPHS AZ MK — NGS KV6136 — Cheltenham Township, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ST JOSEPHS — NGS KV5933 — Cheltenham Township, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA EXIDE CO TANK — NGS KV3701
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA EXIDE CO STACK — NGS KV3702
3.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHAMPLOST — NGS KV7089 — Philadelphia, US?

CHAMPLOST — NGS KV7089 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218842 and sits at an elevation of 65.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHAMPLOST — NGS KV7089 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of CHAMPLOST — NGS KV7089 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 40.044987°, -75.143244° (decimal), or 40° 2′ 41.95″ N, 75° 8′ 35.68″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 18N (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.