FORT MIFFLIN — NGS JU0755 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218971
Latitude
39.874802°
Longitude
-75.211230°
Ortho h
3.06 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the foundational reference framework for precise positioning and surveying throughout the United States. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 39.87480° N, 75.21123° W, this trig point serves as a control station for horizontal geodetic measurements. Trig stations of this type function as monumented survey marks that enable surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to reference their local work to the national coordinate system. The point contributes to the accuracy and consistency of surveys, mapping projects, and infrastructure development across the region. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remains essential to maintain the integrity of the geodetic network. As reference points may be disturbed or destroyed over time, confirming their stability and accessibility supports continued reliance on this critical surveying infrastructure.

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FORT MIFFLIN — NGS JU0755 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218971 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.874802°, -75.211230°, corresponding to 39° 52′ 29.29″ N, 75° 12′ 40.43″ 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 — NGS JU0755 — 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)39.874802, -75.211230
WGS84 (DMS)39° 52′ 29.29″ N, 75° 12′ 40.43″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation3.06 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
FORT MIFFLIN RM 2 — NGS JU0756 — Philadelphia, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
7 — NGS JU0754 — Philadelphia, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 10 — NGS JU0752 — Philadelphia, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FORT 2 — NGS JU4503 — Philadelphia, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FORT MIFFLIN AZ MK — NGS JU0751 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FORT MIFFLIN FLAGPOLE — NGS JU3176 — Philadelphia, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FORT MIFFLIN — NGS JU0755 — Philadelphia, US?

FORT MIFFLIN — NGS JU0755 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218971 and sits at an elevation of 3.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FORT MIFFLIN — NGS JU0755 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of FORT MIFFLIN — NGS JU0755 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.874802°, -75.211230° (decimal), or 39° 52′ 29.29″ N, 75° 12′ 40.43″ 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.