CITY 2 — NGS KU3874 — New York, US

USNGStrigunknown#636813
Latitude
40.836947°
Longitude
-73.784250°
Ortho h
2.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
# CITY 2 — NGS KU3874 — New York, US CITY 2 (NGS PID KU3874) is a triangulation station located in New York at 40.8369°N, 73.7843°W, with published elevation 2.0 meters. This NGS-maintained trigonometric point provides geodetic control for regional surveying operations, including RTK positioning networks, static GNSS survey sessions, and vertical control propagation via differential leveling. The station's established coordinates and elevation support network densification projects and serve as a reference monument for local surveyors requiring first- and second-order accuracy. Field personnel should verify monumentation condition and visibility before occupation. Consult the NGS data sheet for specific mark description, stability history, and any access restrictions.

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CITY 2 — NGS KU3874 — New York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #636813 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.836947°, -73.784250°, corresponding to 40° 50′ 13.01″ N, 73° 47′ 3.30″ 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 CITY 2 — NGS KU3874 — New York, 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)40.836947, -73.784250
WGS84 (DMS)40° 50′ 13.01″ N, 73° 47′ 3.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation2.00 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:

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0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PUBLIC SCHOOL 17 — NGS KU3806 — New York, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STEPPING STONES LH 1882 — NGS KU3804 — Nassau County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HART IS SPEED COURSE TRIPOD — NGS KU3796 — New York, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HART ISLAND BEACON — NGS KU3798 — New York, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CITY 2 — NGS KU3874 — New York, US?

CITY 2 — NGS KU3874 — New York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #636813 and sits at an elevation of 2.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CITY 2 — NGS KU3874 — New York, US?

The position of CITY 2 — NGS KU3874 — New York, US in WGS84 is 40.836947°, -73.784250° (decimal), or 40° 50′ 13.01″ N, 73° 47′ 3.30″ 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.