LITTLE FERRY GE MET WKS CHIM — NGS KV3972

USNGStrigunknown#636997
Latitude
40.845297°
Longitude
-74.032526°
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# LITTLE FERRY GE MET WKS CHIM — NGS KV3972 LITTLE FERRY GE MET WKS CHIM (NGS designation KV3972) is a triangulation station located in Little Ferry, New Jersey at 40.8453°N, -74.0325°W. Established as part of the national geodetic network, this benchmark serves as a control point for high-accuracy surveying operations including static GNSS sessions, RTK positioning, and vertical control network densification. The station's published coordinates and elevation enable surveyors to establish local control networks and validate survey-grade positioning equipment. Field work utilizing this point supports boundary surveys, engineering projects, and topographic mapping throughout the northern New Jersey region. Consult the NGS database for current monumentation status and recovery notes before fieldwork.

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LITTLE FERRY GE MET WKS CHIM — NGS KV3972 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #636997 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.845297°, -74.032526°, corresponding to 40° 50′ 43.07″ N, 74° 1′ 57.09″ 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 LITTLE FERRY GE MET WKS CHIM — NGS KV3972 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)40.845297, -74.032526
WGS84 (DMS)40° 50′ 43.07″ N, 74° 1′ 57.09″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (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
RED WATER TANK — NGS KV3970 — Little Ferry, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LITTLE FERRY MEHRHOF CO CHIM — NGS KV3974
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MEHR — NGS KV3968 — Little Ferry, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EAST TOLL — NGS KV4005 — Little Ferry, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WEST TOLL — NGS KV3993 — Little Ferry, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOF — NGS KV3973 — Ridgefield, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LITTLE FERRY GE MET WKS CHIM — NGS KV3972?

LITTLE FERRY GE MET WKS CHIM — NGS KV3972 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #636997. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LITTLE FERRY GE MET WKS CHIM — NGS KV3972?

The position of LITTLE FERRY GE MET WKS CHIM — NGS KV3972 in WGS84 is 40.845297°, -74.032526° (decimal), or 40° 50′ 43.07″ N, 74° 1′ 57.09″ 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.