HOUSE OF CORRECTION 3 — NGS KV3695 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218220
Latitude
40.025197°
Longitude
-75.014292°
Ortho h
2.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which forms the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Trig points serve as precisely positioned control stations that enable surveyors and mapmakers to reference spatial measurements across regional and national surveys. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at latitude 40.02520° and longitude -75.01429°, this benchmark contributes to the established control network for the northeastern United States. The elevation for this point has not been documented in available records. Verification and documentation of such geodetic control points remain essential for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of surveying work, property boundary establishment, and mapping initiatives. Professional surveyors depend on these reference stations to ensure consistency in measurements and coordinate systems across projects and jurisdictions.

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HOUSE OF CORRECTION 3 — NGS KV3695 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218220 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.025197°, -75.014292°, corresponding to 40° 1′ 30.71″ N, 75° 0′ 51.45″ 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 HOUSE OF CORRECTION 3 — NGS KV3695 — 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)40.025197, -75.014292
WGS84 (DMS)40° 1′ 30.71″ N, 75° 0′ 51.45″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation2.00 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:

GeoNames topographic database · cape
Ten Mile Point
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TORRESDALE LOWER RNG FRONT LT — NGS KV6439 — Riverton, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MUD ISLAND LOWER RNG REAR LT — NGS KV6416 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STATE — NGS KV3711 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WELLS 2 — NGS KV3713 — Cinnaminson Township, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAVILION — NGS KV6425 — Riverton, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HOUSE OF CORRECTION 3 — NGS KV3695 — Philadelphia, US?

HOUSE OF CORRECTION 3 — NGS KV3695 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218220 and sits at an elevation of 2.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HOUSE OF CORRECTION 3 — NGS KV3695 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of HOUSE OF CORRECTION 3 — NGS KV3695 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 40.025197°, -75.014292° (decimal), or 40° 1′ 30.71″ N, 75° 0′ 51.45″ 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.