HLR 16 — NGS KE0255 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#1482
Latitude
39.091667°
Longitude
-94.607500°
Ortho h
231.71 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station within the National Geodetic Survey's network, located near Kansas City, Kansas at coordinates 39.09167°N, 94.60750°W. As a trig point, this benchmark served as a fundamental control station for regional surveying and mapping operations. Such stations form the backbone of the NGS's horizontal control network, providing accurate positional references essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create a framework of known positions across the continental United States. Modern surveyors and geospatial professionals rely on verification and documentation of these control points to maintain survey integrity and ensure consistency in positioning data. Accurate knowledge of benchmark locations and their coordinates remains critical for contemporary surveying applications and geodetic work in this region.

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HLR 16 — NGS KE0255 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1482 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 231.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.091667°, -94.607500°, corresponding to 39° 5′ 30.00″ N, 94° 36′ 27.00″ 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 HLR 16 — NGS KE0255 — Kansas City, 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)39.091667, -94.607500
WGS84 (DMS)39° 5′ 30.00″ N, 94° 36′ 27.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation231.71 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
HLR 18 — NGS KE0256 — Kansas City, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HLR 14 — NGS KE0254 — Kansas City, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HLR 12 — NGS KE0253 — Kansas City, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 327 — NGS KE1099 — Kansas City, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WY 45 — NGS KE1708 — Kansas City, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 327 — NGS KE1098 — Kansas City, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HLR 16 — NGS KE0255 — Kansas City, US?

HLR 16 — NGS KE0255 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1482 and sits at an elevation of 231.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HLR 16 — NGS KE0255 — Kansas City, US?

The position of HLR 16 — NGS KE0255 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.091667°, -94.607500° (decimal), or 39° 5′ 30.00″ N, 94° 36′ 27.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.