INDEPENDENCE FIRST PRESB CH — NGS KE1370

USNGStrigunknown#1225
Latitude
39.092434°
Longitude
-94.421469°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for the United States. Located near Independence, Missouri, at coordinates 39.09243° N, 94.42147° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for survey work across the region. Triangulation stations like this were historically observed as part of geodetic surveys to provide accurate positional data for mapping, engineering projects, and land administration. The point's inclusion in the NGS registry makes it available for verification by surveying professionals undertaking projects requiring high-precision horizontal control. Current documentation and preservation of such benchmarks remains valuable for maintaining survey accuracy and establishing continuity between historical and modern positioning networks. Professional surveyors may utilize this reference point for local control or for validating measurements derived from contemporary satellite-based positioning methods.

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INDEPENDENCE FIRST PRESB CH — NGS KE1370 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1225 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.092434°, -94.421469°, corresponding to 39° 5′ 32.76″ N, 94° 25′ 17.29″ 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 INDEPENDENCE FIRST PRESB CH — NGS KE1370 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)39.092434, -94.421469
WGS84 (DMS)39° 5′ 32.76″ N, 94° 25′ 17.29″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
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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
NATIONAL — NGS KE1383 — Independence, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ICD — NGS KE0144 — Independence, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE CUPOLA — NGS KE1382
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
INDEPENDENCE WAGGONER GATES TK — NGS KE1371
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
INDEPENDENCE CH LATTER DAY STS — NGS KE1375
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
INDEPENDENCE ST MARYS CATH CH — NGS KE1376
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is INDEPENDENCE FIRST PRESB CH — NGS KE1370?

INDEPENDENCE FIRST PRESB CH — NGS KE1370 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1225. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of INDEPENDENCE FIRST PRESB CH — NGS KE1370?

The position of INDEPENDENCE FIRST PRESB CH — NGS KE1370 in WGS84 is 39.092434°, -94.421469° (decimal), or 39° 5′ 32.76″ N, 94° 25′ 17.29″ 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.