CRAMPS — NGS JU3053 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218720
Latitude
39.968855°
Longitude
-75.118665°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which forms the foundational control framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Trig stations like this point serve as precision reference locations established through systematic measurement campaigns to support large-scale geodetic work. Located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area at coordinates 39.96885°, -75.11867°, this benchmark provides vertical and horizontal control data for regional surveying projects, engineering work, and cartographic applications. The station's position within the national geodetic network enables surveyors and mapping professionals to tie local measurements to the broader coordinate system. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remains valuable for maintaining network integrity and ensuring data reliability for contemporary surveying efforts. Confirmation of monument stability and coordinate accuracy supports continued utility of these reference points for professional surveying practice.

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CRAMPS — NGS JU3053 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218720 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.968855°, -75.118665°, corresponding to 39° 58′ 7.88″ N, 75° 7′ 7.19″ 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 CRAMPS — NGS JU3053 — 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)39.968855, -75.118665
WGS84 (DMS)39° 58′ 7.88″ N, 75° 7′ 7.19″ 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
N 369 — NGS JU2228 — Philadelphia, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 237 — NGS JU0718 — Philadelphia, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COAL — NGS JU3059 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WEST PET — NGS JU3057 — Pennsauken Township, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PENN 2 — NGS JU4197 — Philadelphia, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TREATY — NGS JU4518 — Philadelphia, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CRAMPS — NGS JU3053 — Philadelphia, US?

CRAMPS — NGS JU3053 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218720 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 CRAMPS — NGS JU3053 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of CRAMPS — NGS JU3053 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.968855°, -75.118665° (decimal), or 39° 58′ 7.88″ N, 75° 7′ 7.19″ 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.