KEYSTONE — NGS KV7095 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218388
Latitude
40.047984°
Longitude
-74.997343°
Ellipsoidal h
-14.77 m
Ortho h
18.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network, which establishes horizontal and vertical reference points across the United States. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.04798°N, 74.99734°W, this benchmark serves as a precise positional reference for surveying and mapping activities throughout its region. Trig stations like this one support cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geodetic research by providing accurately determined control points traceable to the national datum. The ellipsoidal elevation of -14.8 meters reflects the point's vertical relationship to the reference ellipsoid. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining survey integrity and enabling consistent spatial referencing across professional surveying activities. This point contributes to the larger NGS network that ensures accuracy and interoperability in surveying practice.

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KEYSTONE — NGS KV7095 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218388 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 18.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.047984°, -74.997343°, corresponding to 40° 2′ 52.74″ N, 74° 59′ 50.44″ 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 KEYSTONE — NGS KV7095 — Philadelphia, 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)40.047984, -74.997343
WGS84 (DMS)40° 2′ 52.74″ N, 74° 59′ 50.44″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation18.20 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:

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CONVENT — NGS KV5718 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US
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TORRESDALE SUPT HATCHERIES HSE — NGS KV5717 — Philadelphia, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TORRESDALE EDEN HALL CLOCKTWR — NGS KV5724 — Philadelphia, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FISHER 2 — NGS KV5703 — Philadelphia, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TORRESDALE ROUND HOUSE CUPOLA — NGS KV3700 — Philadelphia, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FILTER PLANT — NGS KV5756 — Philadelphia, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KEYSTONE — NGS KV7095 — Philadelphia, US?

KEYSTONE — NGS KV7095 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218388 and sits at an elevation of 18.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KEYSTONE — NGS KV7095 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of KEYSTONE — NGS KV7095 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 40.047984°, -74.997343° (decimal), or 40° 2′ 52.74″ N, 74° 59′ 50.44″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 18N (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.