FRANKLIN — NGS KV7092 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218406
Latitude
40.087618°
Longitude
-74.971355°
Ellipsoidal h
0.77 m
Ortho h
33.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal and vertical reference system. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this point serves as a reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the region. Trigonometric stations like this one were traditionally used to establish precise horizontal positions through triangulation methods. The documented ellipsoidal elevation of 0.8 meters provides vertical reference information. Such benchmarks remain valuable for surveying professionals conducting boundary surveys, construction layout, and cartographic work. Regular verification and documentation of these points ensure their continued utility and accuracy in the geodetic infrastructure. Access to reliable positional data from established control networks reduces the need for extensive field measurements and supports consistent spatial reference across multiple projects and jurisdictions.

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FRANKLIN — NGS KV7092 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218406 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 33.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.087618°, -74.971355°, corresponding to 40° 5′ 15.42″ N, 74° 58′ 16.88″ 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 FRANKLIN — NGS KV7092 — 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)40.087618, -74.971355
WGS84 (DMS)40° 5′ 15.42″ N, 74° 58′ 16.88″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation33.90 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
ST CHARLES — NGS KV5735 — Bensalem Township, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
THORNTON — NGS KV7109 — Philadelphia, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AP STA C PNE — NGS AA9223 — Philadelphia, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AP STA A PNE — NGS KV1921 — Philadelphia, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ANDALUSIA 2 — NGS KV5734 — Bensalem Township, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CORNWALL HTS S AND K CO STACK — NGS KV5745 — Bensalem Township, US
3.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FRANKLIN — NGS KV7092 — Philadelphia, US?

FRANKLIN — NGS KV7092 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218406 and sits at an elevation of 33.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FRANKLIN — NGS KV7092 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of FRANKLIN — NGS KV7092 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 40.087618°, -74.971355° (decimal), or 40° 5′ 15.42″ N, 74° 58′ 16.88″ 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.