EAKIN — NGS JU4501 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218885
Latitude
39.964109°
Longitude
-75.178952°
Ellipsoidal h
-18.68 m
Ortho h
14.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this trig point serves as a control station for horizontal positioning and survey work across the region. The ellipsoidal elevation of -18.7 meters reflects the point's position relative to the WGS 84 reference ellipsoid. Trig stations like this are essential for maintaining accurate spatial reference systems used in surveying, mapping, and engineering projects. Periodic verification and documentation of such benchmarks ensures the integrity of the geodetic network and supports the continued reliability of position-dependent applications. This point contributes to the broader system of interrelated control stations that enable consistent coordinate reference throughout the country.

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EAKIN — NGS JU4501 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218885 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 14.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.964109°, -75.178952°, corresponding to 39° 57′ 50.79″ N, 75° 10′ 44.23″ 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 EAKIN — NGS JU4501 — 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)39.964109, -75.178952
WGS84 (DMS)39° 57′ 50.79″ N, 75° 10′ 44.23″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation14.30 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
PHILADELPHIA PRR POWER STACK — NGS JU3152
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SPRUCE — NGS JU4516 — Philadelphia, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
854 5530 TIDAL 29 — NGS JU0727 — Philadelphia, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CITY HALL 2 WEST ECC 1961 — NGS JU3109 — Philadelphia, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CITY HALL — NGS JU3112 — Philadelphia, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PENN — NGS JU3162 — Philadelphia, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is EAKIN — NGS JU4501 — Philadelphia, US?

EAKIN — NGS JU4501 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218885 and sits at an elevation of 14.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of EAKIN — NGS JU4501 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of EAKIN — NGS JU4501 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.964109°, -75.178952° (decimal), or 39° 57′ 50.79″ N, 75° 10′ 44.23″ 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.