Książ Wielki - Zamek

PLGeoNamescastleunknown#428571
Latitude
50.440200°
Longitude
20.149320°
Ortho h
272.00 m
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Last checked
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GeoNames ID 6285273 · Feature S.CSTL

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Książ Wielki - Zamek is a castle located in Poland, catalogued in the GeoNames topographic database dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #428571 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 272.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 50.440200°, 20.149320°, corresponding to 50° 26′ 24.72″ N, 20° 8′ 57.55″ E 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 Książ Wielki - Zamek 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)50.440200, 20.149320
WGS84 (DMS)50° 26′ 24.72″ N, 20° 8′ 57.55″ E
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 34N (approx.)
Elevation272.00 m
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Geodetic context in Poland

Poland's national mapping agency maintains the official geodetic network used for cadastral and engineering surveys. 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 Poland you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in Poland from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

OpenStreetMap contributors · survey_point
survey_point
9.6 km away · PL
GeoNames topographic database · castle
Sancygniow - Zamek
12.3 km away · PL
OpenStreetMap contributors · survey_point
survey_point
20.6 km away · PL
OpenStreetMap contributors · cairn
Kopiec Wolności
22.0 km away · PL
GeoNames topographic database · castle
Ojców - Gotycki zamek Królewski XIVw.
34.0 km away · PL
GeoNames topographic database · castle
Pieskowa Skala - Zamek królewski XIVw.
34.1 km away · PL

Frequently asked questions

What is Książ Wielki - Zamek?

Książ Wielki - Zamek is a castle located in Poland, catalogued in the GeoNames topographic database network. It has the public identifier #428571 and sits at an elevation of 272.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Książ Wielki - Zamek?

The position of Książ Wielki - Zamek in WGS84 is 50.440200°, 20.149320° (decimal), or 50° 26′ 24.72″ N, 20° 8′ 57.55″ E in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in Poland this falls approximately in UTM Zone 34N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this castle?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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 geonames. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.