J 340 — NGS KU1006 — New York, US

USNGStrigunknown#637140
Latitude
40.819722°
Longitude
-73.890278°
Ortho h
18.44 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
# J 340 — NGS KU1006 — New York, US NGS triangulation station J 340 (KU1006) is a third-order trigonometric point located in New York at 40.8197°N, 73.8903°W, with an established elevation of 18.4 meters. As a classic NGS control monument, this station supports precision surveying operations including static GNSS sessions for horizontal and vertical positioning, real-time kinematic (RTK) base station establishment, and leveling networks. The point facilitates local network densification projects and serves as a reference for engineering surveys, boundary determinations, and infrastructure projects. Professional surveyors should verify current monumentation stability and accessibility before field operations. Consult the NGS Data Sheet database for complete recovery notes, marker specifications, and historical observation records.

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J 340 — NGS KU1006 — 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 #637140 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 18.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.819722°, -73.890278°, corresponding to 40° 49′ 11.00″ N, 73° 53′ 25.00″ 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 J 340 — NGS KU1006 — 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)40.819722, -73.890278
WGS84 (DMS)40° 49′ 11.00″ N, 73° 53′ 25.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation18.44 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
N 340 — NGS KU1007 — New York, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 340 — NGS KU1005 — New York, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 340 — NGS KU1008 — New York, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BRONX — NGS KU3978 — New York, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MORRIS HS 1908 — NGS KU4013 — New York, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 340 — NGS KU1009 — New York, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is J 340 — NGS KU1006 — New York, US?

J 340 — NGS KU1006 — New York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637140 and sits at an elevation of 18.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of J 340 — NGS KU1006 — New York, US?

The position of J 340 — NGS KU1006 — New York, US in WGS84 is 40.819722°, -73.890278° (decimal), or 40° 49′ 11.00″ N, 73° 53′ 25.00″ 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.