D 254 — NGS KY0292 — Ross Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#633320
Latitude
40.500000°
Longitude
-80.021667°
Ortho h
377.13 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trigonometric network, which establishes the horizontal geodetic control framework across the United States. Located near Ross Township in Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.50000° north latitude and 80.02167° west longitude, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping activities in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate positional control for large-scale surveys and geographic documentation. Modern surveyors and geodetic professionals rely on the verification and documentation of such reference points to ensure consistency in local and regional coordinate systems. The recovery and confirmation of benchmark data remains valuable for maintaining survey accuracy and supporting infrastructure development projects in the surrounding area.

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D 254 — NGS KY0292 — Ross Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633320 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 377.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.500000°, -80.021667°, corresponding to 40° 30′ 0.00″ N, 80° 1′ 18.00″ 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 254 — NGS KY0292 — Ross Township, 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)40.500000, -80.021667
WGS84 (DMS)40° 30′ 0.00″ N, 80° 1′ 18.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation377.13 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
GREENTREE — NGS KY3076 — Pittsburgh, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GREENTREE — NGS KY3078 — Pittsburgh, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PITTSBURGH TV STA KDKA MAST — NGS KY3077
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GREEN 1 — NGS KY0659 — Pittsburgh, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 205 — NGS KY0585 — Pittsburgh, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 205 — NGS KY0114 — Ross Township, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is D 254 — NGS KY0292 — Ross Township, US?

D 254 — NGS KY0292 — Ross Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633320 and sits at an elevation of 377.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of D 254 — NGS KY0292 — Ross Township, US?

The position of D 254 — NGS KY0292 — Ross Township, US in WGS84 is 40.500000°, -80.021667° (decimal), or 40° 30′ 0.00″ N, 80° 1′ 18.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 17N (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.