HUNTS POINT LIGHT USE 1932 — NGS KU3831 — New York, US

USNGStrigunknown#637156
Latitude
40.800536°
Longitude
-73.873668°
Ortho h
0.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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# HUNTS POINT LIGHT USE 1932 — NGS KU3831 HUNTS POINT LIGHT USE 1932 is a triangulation station established in 1932 near Hunts Point in the Bronx, New York. Located at 40.8005°N, 73.8737°W, this NGS trig point (KU3831) serves as a control monument for horizontal and vertical geodetic networks in the New York metropolitan area. The station supports classical surveying operations including static GNSS sessions, RTK positioning, differential leveling, and network densification surveys. As a historical triangulation point integrated into the National Spatial Reference System, it provides reference control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geospatial mapping in the region. Field users should verify current accessibility and monument condition before occupancy.

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HUNTS POINT LIGHT USE 1932 — NGS KU3831 — New York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637156 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.800536°, -73.873668°, corresponding to 40° 48′ 1.93″ N, 73° 52′ 25.20″ 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 HUNTS POINT LIGHT USE 1932 — NGS KU3831 — New York, 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)40.800536, -73.873668
WGS84 (DMS)40° 48′ 1.93″ N, 73° 52′ 25.20″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation0.00 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:

US NGS · triangulation station
FENCE PK — NGS KU2147 — New York, US
0.0 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Hunts Point
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HUNTS POINT GAS PLANT W CHIM — NGS KU3830 — New York, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HUNTS POINT GAS PLANT S CHIM — NGS KU3832 — New York, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HUNTS POINT GAS PLANT N CHIM — NGS KU3828 — New York, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SEWER HOLE — NGS KU2174 — New York, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HUNTS POINT LIGHT USE 1932 — NGS KU3831 — New York, US?

HUNTS POINT LIGHT USE 1932 — NGS KU3831 — New York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637156. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HUNTS POINT LIGHT USE 1932 — NGS KU3831 — New York, US?

The position of HUNTS POINT LIGHT USE 1932 — NGS KU3831 — New York, US in WGS84 is 40.800536°, -73.873668° (decimal), or 40° 48′ 1.93″ N, 73° 52′ 25.20″ 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.