K 42 — NGS KE0134 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#1629
Latitude
39.028889°
Longitude
-94.416111°
Ortho h
273.12 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains horizontal control points fundamental to the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Trig stations serve as primary reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located near Kansas City, Missouri at coordinates 39.02889° north latitude and 94.41611° west longitude, this benchmark contributes to regional positional control. The elevation for this point has not been recorded in available data. Documentation and verification of such control points remain essential for surveyors, cartographers, and engineers requiring accurate geodetic references. Maintaining current records of these stations ensures the continued reliability of spatial data frameworks supporting both public and private surveying activities throughout the region.

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K 42 — NGS KE0134 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1629 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 273.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.028889°, -94.416111°, corresponding to 39° 1′ 44.00″ N, 94° 24′ 58.00″ 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 K 42 — NGS KE0134 — Kansas City, 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)39.028889, -94.416111
WGS84 (DMS)39° 1′ 44.00″ N, 94° 24′ 58.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation273.12 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
BYPASS AZ MK — NGS KE1384 — Kansas City, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 231 — NGS KE0133 — Kansas City, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BYPASS 3 — NGS KE1374 — Independence, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BYPASS 2 — NGS KE1368 — Independence, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BYPASS — NGS KE1373 — Independence, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 231 — NGS KE0135 — Independence, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is K 42 — NGS KE0134 — Kansas City, US?

K 42 — NGS KE0134 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1629 and sits at an elevation of 273.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of K 42 — NGS KE0134 — Kansas City, US?

The position of K 42 — NGS KE0134 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.028889°, -94.416111° (decimal), or 39° 1′ 44.00″ N, 94° 24′ 58.00″ 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.