KANSAS CITY HICKMAN MILLS TANK — NGS JE1951

USNGStrigunknown#1589
Latitude
38.920329°
Longitude
-94.512619°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the fundamental reference framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Kansas City, Missouri, at coordinates 38.92033°N, 94.51262°W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned horizontal control station. Triangulation stations such as this are monumented points used to extend accurate positional control across regions through geometric networks. The NGS maintains these stations as essential infrastructure for professional surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals requiring reliable reference points for boundary surveys, construction projects, and spatial data collection. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for confirming the integrity of the geodetic network and supporting quality assurance in surveying work. Surveyors should consult official NGS records for complete monumentation details and current stability assessments before utilizing this station for precision work.

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KANSAS CITY HICKMAN MILLS TANK — NGS JE1951 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1589 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.920329°, -94.512619°, corresponding to 38° 55′ 13.18″ N, 94° 30′ 45.43″ 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 KANSAS CITY HICKMAN MILLS TANK — NGS JE1951 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)38.920329, -94.512619
WGS84 (DMS)38° 55′ 13.18″ N, 94° 30′ 45.43″ 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
RAYTOWN MT OLIVET CEMETERY TWR — NGS JE1884
7.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAYTOWN RM 5 AZIMUTH — NGS AI3278
8.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAYTOWN — NGS JE1878
8.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAYTOWN S MUN TANK — NGS JE1883
8.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY ST JOHNS SEM CHIM — NGS JE1943
9.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY BLENHEIM SCH STACK — NGS JE1945
9.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KANSAS CITY HICKMAN MILLS TANK — NGS JE1951?

KANSAS CITY HICKMAN MILLS TANK — NGS JE1951 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1589. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KANSAS CITY HICKMAN MILLS TANK — NGS JE1951?

The position of KANSAS CITY HICKMAN MILLS TANK — NGS JE1951 in WGS84 is 38.920329°, -94.512619° (decimal), or 38° 55′ 13.18″ N, 94° 30′ 45.43″ 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.