KANSAS CITY TV STA WDAF MAST — NGS KE1488

USNGStrigunknown#1498
Latitude
39.072551°
Longitude
-94.596197°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which comprises the primary geodetic control infrastructure of the United States. Trig stations serve as established reference points for surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals conducting precise positioning work across regional and national scales. Located near Kansas City, Missouri, this benchmark contributes to the spatial framework supporting cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems throughout the region. The coordinates 39.07255°N, -94.59620°W establish its horizontal position within the national datum. Verification and documentation of such control points ensure their continued utility for professional surveying activities and maintain the integrity of the geodetic network. Surveyors and GIS practitioners rely on these established references to achieve consistent, reproducible measurements and to validate the accuracy of their own field observations and calculations.

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KANSAS CITY TV STA WDAF MAST — NGS KE1488 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1498 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.072551°, -94.596197°, corresponding to 39° 4′ 21.18″ N, 94° 35′ 46.31″ 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 TV STA WDAF MAST — NGS KE1488 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)39.072551, -94.596197
WGS84 (DMS)39° 4′ 21.18″ N, 94° 35′ 46.31″ 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
A 327 — NGS KE1097 — Kansas City, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PENN — NGS KE1461 — Kansas City, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 327 — NGS KE1098 — Kansas City, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY TV STA KCMO MAST — NGS KE1486
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY LIBERTY MEM MON — NGS KE1459
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WY 45 — NGS KE1708 — Kansas City, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KANSAS CITY TV STA WDAF MAST — NGS KE1488?

KANSAS CITY TV STA WDAF MAST — NGS KE1488 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1498. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KANSAS CITY TV STA WDAF MAST — NGS KE1488?

The position of KANSAS CITY TV STA WDAF MAST — NGS KE1488 in WGS84 is 39.072551°, -94.596197° (decimal), or 39° 4′ 21.18″ N, 94° 35′ 46.31″ 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.