INDEPENDENCE RM 4 — NGS KE1380

USNGStrigunknown#1069
Latitude
39.101437°
Longitude
-94.414292°
Ellipsoidal h
284.55 m
Ortho h
317.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as primary control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located near Independence, Missouri, at coordinates 39.10144° N, 94.41429° W, this benchmark is positioned at an ellipsoidal elevation of 284.5 meters. As a component of NGS's hierarchical control network, this point provides accurate positional reference for regional surveys and infrastructure development. Verification and documentation of such monuments is essential for maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference system and ensuring consistency in surveying practices. These stations support both professional surveying work and broader geospatial applications throughout their service areas.

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INDEPENDENCE RM 4 — NGS KE1380 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1069 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 317.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.101437°, -94.414292°, corresponding to 39° 6′ 5.17″ N, 94° 24′ 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 INDEPENDENCE RM 4 — NGS KE1380 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)39.101437, -94.414292
WGS84 (DMS)39° 6′ 5.17″ N, 94° 24′ 51.45″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation317.50 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:

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INDEPENDENCE N MUN TANK — NGS KE1381
0.2 km away · US
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W 328 — NGS KE1114 — Independence, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
INDEPENDENCE ST MARYS CATH CH — NGS KE1376
0.5 km away · US
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G 328 — NGS KE1113 — Independence, US
0.8 km away · US
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INDEPENDENCE COUNTY COURTHOUSE CUPOLA — NGS KE1382
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is INDEPENDENCE RM 4 — NGS KE1380?

INDEPENDENCE RM 4 — NGS KE1380 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1069 and sits at an elevation of 317.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of INDEPENDENCE RM 4 — NGS KE1380?

The position of INDEPENDENCE RM 4 — NGS KE1380 in WGS84 is 39.101437°, -94.414292° (decimal), or 39° 6′ 5.17″ N, 94° 24′ 51.45″ 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.