FRANKFORD LENNING CO CHIMNEY — NGS KV3668 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218803
Latitude
40.003630°
Longitude
-75.061171°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which provides foundational horizontal control for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this trig point serves as a reference station for establishing accurate positions of other survey monuments and geographic features in its region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and computed to create interconnected networks of known positions. Modern surveyors and GIS professionals rely on these established control points to ensure consistency and accuracy in their own measurements and spatial datasets. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity, particularly in areas of ongoing development and infrastructure projects. This point's recorded coordinates contribute to the collective database supporting surveying standards and coordinate reference systems essential to professional practice.

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FRANKFORD LENNING CO CHIMNEY — NGS KV3668 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218803 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.003630°, -75.061171°, corresponding to 40° 0′ 13.07″ N, 75° 3′ 40.22″ 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 FRANKFORD LENNING CO CHIMNEY — NGS KV3668 — 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)40.003630, -75.061171
WGS84 (DMS)40° 0′ 13.07″ N, 75° 3′ 40.22″ 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
FRANKFORD LENNING CO STANDPIPE — NGS KV3664 — Philadelphia, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA ARSENAL NE STACK — NGS KV3665
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA INTL SHOE STACK — NGS KV3699
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA FITLER ROPE STACK — NGS KV3669
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA ALL SAINTS SPIRE — NGS KV3667
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA FITLER ROPE TANK — NGS KV3698
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FRANKFORD LENNING CO CHIMNEY — NGS KV3668 — Philadelphia, US?

FRANKFORD LENNING CO CHIMNEY — NGS KV3668 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218803. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FRANKFORD LENNING CO CHIMNEY — NGS KV3668 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of FRANKFORD LENNING CO CHIMNEY — NGS KV3668 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 40.003630°, -75.061171° (decimal), or 40° 0′ 13.07″ N, 75° 3′ 40.22″ 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.