FORD RM 1 — NGS JE1390 — Lenexa, US

USNGStrigunknown#1532
Latitude
38.939650°
Longitude
-94.747958°
Ortho h
325.17 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the foundational control points for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as reference monuments for horizontal and vertical control, enabling surveyors and cartographers to accurately position features and conduct precise measurements across broad areas. Located near Lenexa, Kansas, this point contributes to the regional geodetic framework of the central United States. The coordinates provided establish its precise horizontal position within the national system. Documentation and periodic verification of benchmark stations such as this ensure the continued reliability of the geodetic network for public and private surveying projects, engineering work, and spatial data applications. Maintenance of these reference monuments and their records supports accurate land administration and infrastructure development.

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FORD RM 1 — NGS JE1390 — Lenexa, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1532 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 325.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.939650°, -94.747958°, corresponding to 38° 56′ 22.74″ N, 94° 44′ 52.65″ 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 FORD RM 1 — NGS JE1390 — Lenexa, 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)38.939650, -94.747958
WGS84 (DMS)38° 56′ 22.74″ N, 94° 44′ 52.65″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation325.17 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
FORD RM 2 — NGS JE1388 — Lenexa, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FORD 2 RM 4 — NGS JE2095 — Lenexa, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FORD 2 — NGS JE2094 — Lenexa, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FORD 2 RM 5 — NGS JE2096 — Lenexa, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 328 RESET — NGS JE2087 — Lenexa, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FORD RM 3 — NGS JE2000 — Lenexa, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FORD RM 1 — NGS JE1390 — Lenexa, US?

FORD RM 1 — NGS JE1390 — Lenexa, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1532 and sits at an elevation of 325.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FORD RM 1 — NGS JE1390 — Lenexa, US?

The position of FORD RM 1 — NGS JE1390 — Lenexa, US in WGS84 is 38.939650°, -94.747958° (decimal), or 38° 56′ 22.74″ N, 94° 44′ 52.65″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.