DRYDOCK — NGS JU4190 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218897
Latitude
39.885952°
Longitude
-75.193331°
Ortho h
2.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which forms the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations like this establish precise positional control by geometric measurement between intervisible points across the landscape. The NGS network has historically provided essential reference data for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The coordinates 39.88595°N, -75.19333°W place this mark in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Professional surveyors and geodesists rely on such established monuments to verify modern measurements, maintain coordinate system consistency, and validate survey work. Documentation and verification of benchmark locations preserve the integrity of regional survey networks and support long-term spatial accuracy for infrastructure development and land administration purposes.

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DRYDOCK — NGS JU4190 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218897 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.885952°, -75.193331°, corresponding to 39° 53′ 9.43″ N, 75° 11′ 35.99″ 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 DRYDOCK — NGS JU4190 — 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)39.885952, -75.193331
WGS84 (DMS)39° 53′ 9.43″ N, 75° 11′ 35.99″ 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:

US NGS · triangulation station
RIVER — NGS JU3170 — Philadelphia, US
0.1 km away · US
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ROCK — NGS JU3164 — Philadelphia, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BULKHEAD USE 1926 — NGS JU3165 — Philadelphia, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LIGHT USE 1926 — NGS JU3167 — Philadelphia, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SCHUYLKILL R ENT FRONT RANGE — NGS JU3166 — Philadelphia, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REAR — NGS JU4201 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DRYDOCK — NGS JU4190 — Philadelphia, US?

DRYDOCK — NGS JU4190 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218897 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 DRYDOCK — NGS JU4190 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of DRYDOCK — NGS JU4190 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.885952°, -75.193331° (decimal), or 39° 53′ 9.43″ N, 75° 11′ 35.99″ 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.