JAYNELL — NGS KX2395 — Pittsburgh, US

USNGStrigunknown#633427
Latitude
40.403827°
Longitude
-79.955617°
Ellipsoidal h
310.86 m
Ortho h
344.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal and vertical geodetic control infrastructure. Located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.40383° N, 79.95562° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 310.9 meters, this trig point serves surveyors and mapping professionals requiring accurate positional reference data. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide geometric control for large-scale surveying projects and mapping activities across the country. The documentation and verification of such monuments remains valuable for professionals conducting surveying work, establishing property boundaries, and performing engineering surveys in the region. Continued maintenance and verification of NGS control points support the accuracy and integrity of surveying and mapping operations throughout the affected area.

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JAYNELL — NGS KX2395 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633427 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 344.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.403827°, -79.955617°, corresponding to 40° 24′ 13.78″ N, 79° 57′ 20.22″ 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 JAYNELL — NGS KX2395 — Pittsburgh, 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)40.403827, -79.955617
WGS84 (DMS)40° 24′ 13.78″ N, 79° 57′ 20.22″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation344.60 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
1546 — NGS KX2420 — Pittsburgh, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PITTSBURGH RADIO WCAE NE TOWER — NGS KX2073 — Baldwin, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PITTSBURGH RADIO WCAE SW TOWER — NGS KX2070 — Baldwin, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 130 — NGS KX1259 — Pittsburgh, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MR 3 LA — NGS KX2419 — Pittsburgh, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
28 — NGS KX1257 — Pittsburgh, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is JAYNELL — NGS KX2395 — Pittsburgh, US?

JAYNELL — NGS KX2395 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633427 and sits at an elevation of 344.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of JAYNELL — NGS KX2395 — Pittsburgh, US?

The position of JAYNELL — NGS KX2395 — Pittsburgh, US in WGS84 is 40.403827°, -79.955617° (decimal), or 40° 24′ 13.78″ N, 79° 57′ 20.22″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 17N (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.