D 170 — NGS KE0226 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#1099
Latitude
39.127500°
Longitude
-94.507778°
Ortho h
228.23 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Triangulation stations serve as primary control points, typically established on elevated terrain to enable long-sightline observations for network densification and positional accuracy. Located near Kansas City, Missouri, at coordinates 39.12750°N, 94.50778°W, this point contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in the central United States. As a trig point, it was historically occupied during theodolite surveys to create geometric networks of known positions and elevations. Modern verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains valuable for surveying professionals, as these points provide independent checks against contemporary positioning systems and maintain continuity of the nation's surveying heritage. Accurate recovery and reobservation of archived control points ensures data quality for engineering, construction, and spatial reference applications.

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D 170 — NGS KE0226 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1099 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 228.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.127500°, -94.507778°, corresponding to 39° 7′ 39.00″ N, 94° 30′ 28.00″ 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 D 170 — NGS KE0226 — Kansas City, 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)39.127500, -94.507778
WGS84 (DMS)39° 7′ 39.00″ N, 94° 30′ 28.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation228.23 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
K 46 — NGS KE1136 — Kansas City, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GLADSTONE 2 — NGS KE1490 — Kansas City, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
YY 217 — NGS KE0227 — Kansas City, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY SOU RWY MICROWAVE — NGS KE1437
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
227 BOLT — NGS KE0110 — Kansas City, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BM — NGS KE0228 — Kansas City, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is D 170 — NGS KE0226 — Kansas City, US?

D 170 — NGS KE0226 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1099 and sits at an elevation of 228.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of D 170 — NGS KE0226 — Kansas City, US?

The position of D 170 — NGS KE0226 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.127500°, -94.507778° (decimal), or 39° 7′ 39.00″ N, 94° 30′ 28.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.