GIRARD — NGS JU4504 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218734
Latitude
39.971320°
Longitude
-75.157140°
Ellipsoidal h
-10.49 m
Ortho h
22.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the primary geodetic framework for the United States. Triangulation stations serve as fundamental control points for surveying, mapping, and positioning activities across the country. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 39.97132°N, 75.15714°W, this point provides precise horizontal and vertical reference data for regional surveys and engineering projects. The ellipsoidal elevation of -10.5 meters reflects the point's position relative to the reference ellipsoid used in national datum definitions. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic infrastructure, ensuring consistency in surveying work, and supporting applications ranging from civil engineering to infrastructure development.

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GIRARD — NGS JU4504 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218734 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 22.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.971320°, -75.157140°, corresponding to 39° 58′ 16.75″ N, 75° 9′ 25.70″ 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 GIRARD — NGS JU4504 — 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)39.971320, -75.157140
WGS84 (DMS)39° 58′ 16.75″ N, 75° 9′ 25.70″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation22.50 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
GARDEN RM 2 — NGS JU3137 — Philadelphia, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GARDEN — NGS JU3139 — Philadelphia, US
1.8 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
Chinatown Friendship Gate
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
854 5530 TIDAL 27 — NGS JU0726 — Philadelphia, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA ST AUGUSTUS CH — NGS JU3133
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EAKIN — NGS JU4501 — Philadelphia, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GIRARD — NGS JU4504 — Philadelphia, US?

GIRARD — NGS JU4504 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218734 and sits at an elevation of 22.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GIRARD — NGS JU4504 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of GIRARD — NGS JU4504 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.971320°, -75.157140° (decimal), or 39° 58′ 16.75″ N, 75° 9′ 25.70″ 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.