FILTER PLANT 2 — NGS KV5758 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218392
Latitude
40.034825°
Longitude
-74.998887°
Ortho h
3.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control infrastructure for the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as primary reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional and national scales. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.03483° N, 74.99889° W, this point contributes to the precise spatial framework upon which cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific measurements depend. As a component of the NGS horizontal control network, this station enables surveyors and engineers to orient their work within the national coordinate system. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remain essential to maintain the integrity of geodetic networks. Changes in monument condition, stability, or accessibility affect their utility for future surveys. Recording accurate descriptions and coordinates ensures continuity of reference standards for professional surveying practice.

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FILTER PLANT 2 — NGS KV5758 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218392 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.034825°, -74.998887°, corresponding to 40° 2′ 5.37″ N, 74° 59′ 55.99″ 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 FILTER PLANT 2 — NGS KV5758 — 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)40.034825, -74.998887
WGS84 (DMS)40° 2′ 5.37″ N, 74° 59′ 55.99″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation3.00 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
FILTER PLANT — NGS KV5756 — Philadelphia, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TORRESDALE ROUND HOUSE CUPOLA — NGS KV3700 — Philadelphia, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TORRESDALE SUPT HATCHERIES HSE — NGS KV5717 — Philadelphia, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PLUM — NGS KV5702 — Cinnaminson Township, US
0.8 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Plum Point
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MUD ISLAND LOWER RNG REAR LT — NGS KV6416 — Philadelphia, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FILTER PLANT 2 — NGS KV5758 — Philadelphia, US?

FILTER PLANT 2 — NGS KV5758 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218392 and sits at an elevation of 3.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FILTER PLANT 2 — NGS KV5758 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of FILTER PLANT 2 — NGS KV5758 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 40.034825°, -74.998887° (decimal), or 40° 2′ 5.37″ N, 74° 59′ 55.99″ 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.