FORT MIFFLIN FLAGPOLE — NGS JU3176 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#636647
Latitude
39.879288°
Longitude
-75.205716°
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Last checked
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# FORT MIFFLIN FLAGPOLE — NGS JU3176 — Philadelphia, US NGS triangulation station JU3176, located at Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia (39.8793°N, 75.2057°W), serves as a published control point for regional geodetic networks. This trig station supports precision GNSS work including static baseline surveys, RTK positioning initialization, and network densification projects across southeastern Pennsylvania. The flagpole monument provides a stable, monumented reference for surveyors conducting high-accuracy horizontal control surveys. The point is suitable for differential GPS sessions and contributes to statewide geodetic frameworks. Surveyors should verify current monument condition and site accessibility before fieldwork, as the location is within an active military installation requiring proper authorization for instrument placement and observations.

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FORT MIFFLIN FLAGPOLE — NGS JU3176 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #636647 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.879288°, -75.205716°, corresponding to 39° 52′ 45.44″ N, 75° 12′ 20.58″ 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 FORT MIFFLIN FLAGPOLE — NGS JU3176 — 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)39.879288, -75.205716
WGS84 (DMS)39° 52′ 45.44″ N, 75° 12′ 20.58″ 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
FORT MIFFLIN AZ MK — NGS JU0751 — Philadelphia, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WEST HORSESHOE FRONT RANGE — NGS JU3163 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WEST HORSESHOE REAR RANGE — NGS JU3174 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 10 — NGS JU0752 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHL D — NGS DF5635 — Philadelphia, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FORT 2 — NGS JU4503 — Philadelphia, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FORT MIFFLIN FLAGPOLE — NGS JU3176 — Philadelphia, US?

FORT MIFFLIN FLAGPOLE — NGS JU3176 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #636647. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FORT MIFFLIN FLAGPOLE — NGS JU3176 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of FORT MIFFLIN FLAGPOLE — NGS JU3176 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.879288°, -75.205716° (decimal), or 39° 52′ 45.44″ N, 75° 12′ 20.58″ 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.