COAL — NGS JU3059 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218730
Latitude
39.971073°
Longitude
-75.113224°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points establishing the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 39.97107°, -75.11322°, this trig point serves as a precise positional reference for regional survey work. Trigonometric stations of this type are traditionally used to establish horizontal control networks through triangulation methods. Their coordinates are determined with high precision and serve as foundation points for subsequent detailed surveys, mapping projects, and engineering applications across local and regional scales. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy and consistency. Surveyors and geospatial professionals rely on these established control points to ensure the quality and interoperability of their work. Proper maintenance and periodic reinspection of these reference stations help preserve the integrity of the geodetic infrastructure.

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COAL — NGS JU3059 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218730 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.971073°, -75.113224°, corresponding to 39° 58′ 15.86″ N, 75° 6′ 47.61″ 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 COAL — NGS JU3059 — 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)39.971073, -75.113224
WGS84 (DMS)39° 58′ 15.86″ N, 75° 6′ 47.61″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation1.00 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
CRAMPS — NGS JU3053 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 369 — NGS JU2228 — Philadelphia, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 1 1924 — NGS JU0717 — Philadelphia, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WEST PET — NGS JU3057 — Pennsauken Township, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 237 — NGS JU0718 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MID PET — NGS JU3067 — Pennsauken Township, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is COAL — NGS JU3059 — Philadelphia, US?

COAL — NGS JU3059 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218730 and sits at an elevation of 1.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of COAL — NGS JU3059 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of COAL — NGS JU3059 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.971073°, -75.113224° (decimal), or 39° 58′ 15.86″ N, 75° 6′ 47.61″ 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.