KCU — NGS KE0314 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#1569
Latitude
39.033400°
Longitude
-94.577538°
Ortho h
283.09 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trig network, which establishes the fundamental control points for the Nation's horizontal geodetic datum. Located near Kansas City, Missouri at coordinates 39.03340° north latitude and 94.57754° west longitude, this point serves as a reference for surveying, mapping, and geographic information system applications across the region. Trig stations of this type historically provided essential positional control through intervisible networks spanning the continental United States. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveying professionals who require accurate reference points for local projects, boundary determinations, and spatial data validation. The preservation and accessibility of these historical control points supports continuity in geodetic practice and maintains the integrity of surveying operations dependent on established coordinate systems.

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KCU — NGS KE0314 — 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 #1569 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 283.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.033400°, -94.577538°, corresponding to 39° 2′ 0.24″ N, 94° 34′ 39.14″ 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 KCU — NGS KE0314 — 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)39.033400, -94.577538
WGS84 (DMS)39° 2′ 0.24″ N, 94° 34′ 39.14″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation283.09 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
Y 171 — NGS KE0313 — Kansas City, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 171 — NGS KE0312 — Kansas City, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 171 — NGS KE0311 — Kansas City, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY WORNALL RD BAP CH — NGS KE1469
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 171 — NGS KE0310 — Kansas City, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY SIXTH CH OF CHRIST — NGS KE1470
3.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KCU — NGS KE0314 — Kansas City, US?

KCU — NGS KE0314 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1569 and sits at an elevation of 283.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KCU — NGS KE0314 — Kansas City, US?

The position of KCU — NGS KE0314 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.033400°, -94.577538° (decimal), or 39° 2′ 0.24″ N, 94° 34′ 39.14″ 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.