KANSAS CITY SWOPE PK HSE S TWR — NGS KE1475

USNGStrigunknown#1586
Latitude
39.006493°
Longitude
-94.540685°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which forms the foundation of geodetic reference infrastructure across the United States. Located near Kansas City, Missouri, at coordinates 39.00649° N, 94.54068° W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference station for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate horizontal control for large-scale surveys and engineering projects. The point's documented coordinates enable surveyors and GIS professionals to reference their work to the national geodetic datum. Verification and maintenance of such benchmark stations remain essential for ensuring the integrity of surveying networks and supporting infrastructure development, cadastral documentation, and scientific research requiring precise spatial reference.

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KANSAS CITY SWOPE PK HSE S TWR — NGS KE1475 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1586 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.006493°, -94.540685°, corresponding to 39° 0′ 23.37″ N, 94° 32′ 26.46″ 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 SWOPE PK HSE S TWR — NGS KE1475 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)39.006493, -94.540685
WGS84 (DMS)39° 0′ 23.37″ N, 94° 32′ 26.46″ 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
KANSAS CITY SWOPE PK LODG CHIM — NGS KE1467
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY BLENHEIM SCH STACK — NGS JE1945
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY ST JOHNS SEM CHIM — NGS JE1943
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOLMES RESET — NGS JE1942 — Kansas City, US
4.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY RILEY MEM WATER TK — NGS JE1949
4.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KCU — NGS KE0314 — Kansas City, US
4.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KANSAS CITY SWOPE PK HSE S TWR — NGS KE1475?

KANSAS CITY SWOPE PK HSE S TWR — NGS KE1475 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1586. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KANSAS CITY SWOPE PK HSE S TWR — NGS KE1475?

The position of KANSAS CITY SWOPE PK HSE S TWR — NGS KE1475 in WGS84 is 39.006493°, -94.540685° (decimal), or 39° 0′ 23.37″ N, 94° 32′ 26.46″ 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.