FRANKFORD LENNING CO STANDPIPE — NGS KV3664 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218805
Latitude
40.003718°
Longitude
-75.061522°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the primary geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.00372° N, 75.06152° W, this benchmark provides crucial positional reference data for regional surveys and infrastructure development. The station's integration within the NGS system enables surveyors and engineers to tie local measurements to the national coordinate system with documented accuracy. Proper identification, verification, and maintenance of such control points remain essential for cadastral surveys, construction projects, and cartographic work. Documentation of existing benchmarks supports the continuity of geodetic networks and facilitates accurate spatial referencing for both public and private surveying activities.

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FRANKFORD LENNING CO STANDPIPE — NGS KV3664 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218805 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.003718°, -75.061522°, corresponding to 40° 0′ 13.38″ N, 75° 3′ 41.48″ 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 STANDPIPE — NGS KV3664 — 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)40.003718, -75.061522
WGS84 (DMS)40° 0′ 13.38″ N, 75° 3′ 41.48″ 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:

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0.4 km away · US
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PHILADELPHIA INTL SHOE STACK — NGS KV3699
0.7 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 STACK — NGS KV3669
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA FITLER ROPE TANK — NGS KV3698
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FRANKFORD LENNING CO STANDPIPE — NGS KV3664 — Philadelphia, US?

FRANKFORD LENNING CO STANDPIPE — NGS KV3664 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218805. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FRANKFORD LENNING CO STANDPIPE — NGS KV3664 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of FRANKFORD LENNING CO STANDPIPE — NGS KV3664 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 40.003718°, -75.061522° (decimal), or 40° 0′ 13.38″ N, 75° 3′ 41.48″ 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?

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