ENTERPRISE LOWER RNG FRONT LT — NGS KV6396 — Bensalem Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#218071
Latitude
40.051761°
Longitude
-74.972245°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of geodetic control points that establish the foundation for precise positioning and mapping across the United States. Trig stations of this type were historically observed and occupied to create networks of known positions used for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects at local and regional scales. Located in the vicinity of Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.05176°, -74.97225°, this point contributes to the geodetic framework of the northeastern United States. Verification and documentation of such stations remain valuable for surveyors and engineers requiring accurate reference points for contemporary work. Confirmation of mark condition and continued accessibility supports ongoing surveying operations and maintains the integrity of the regional control network.

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ENTERPRISE LOWER RNG FRONT LT — NGS KV6396 — Bensalem Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218071 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.051761°, -74.972245°, corresponding to 40° 3′ 6.34″ N, 74° 58′ 20.08″ 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 ENTERPRISE LOWER RNG FRONT LT — NGS KV6396 — Bensalem 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)40.051761, -74.972245
WGS84 (DMS)40° 3′ 6.34″ N, 74° 58′ 20.08″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
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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
TORRESDALE UPPER RNG FRONT LT — NGS KV6440 — Bensalem Township, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MUD — NGS KV5767 — Bensalem Township, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MUD 2 — NGS KV5768 — Bensalem Township, US
0.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Diehl Point
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HAWK 2 — NGS KV5688 — Delanco Township, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DIEHL — NGS KV5743 — Delanco Township, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ENTERPRISE LOWER RNG FRONT LT — NGS KV6396 — Bensalem Township, US?

ENTERPRISE LOWER RNG FRONT LT — NGS KV6396 — Bensalem Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218071. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ENTERPRISE LOWER RNG FRONT LT — NGS KV6396 — Bensalem Township, US?

The position of ENTERPRISE LOWER RNG FRONT LT — NGS KV6396 — Bensalem Township, US in WGS84 is 40.051761°, -74.972245° (decimal), or 40° 3′ 6.34″ N, 74° 58′ 20.08″ 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.