M 343 — NGS KY0409 — Pittsburgh, US

USNGStrigunknown#633352
Latitude
40.444167°
Longitude
-80.028056°
Ortho h
222.24 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of precisely positioned reference points that form the backbone of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. As a trig point, this station was established to provide accurate horizontal control for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the region. Located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.44417° north latitude and 80.02806° west longitude, this benchmark serves the western Pennsylvania area. Trig stations of this type have historically been vital for establishing and maintaining the accuracy of local surveys and cadastral records. The value of maintaining current records for such points cannot be overstated. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks ensures that surveyors, engineers, and planners have reliable geodetic control for their work. Periodic inspection and confirmation of these reference stations contributes significantly to the integrity of regional spatial databases and surveying operations.

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M 343 — NGS KY0409 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633352 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 222.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.444167°, -80.028056°, corresponding to 40° 26′ 39.00″ N, 80° 1′ 41.00″ 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 M 343 — NGS KY0409 — Pittsburgh, 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)40.444167, -80.028056
WGS84 (DMS)40° 26′ 39.00″ N, 80° 1′ 41.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation222.24 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
RV BRIDGE J — NGS KY0293 — Pittsburgh, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1651 — NGS KY0408 — Pittsburgh, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PITTSBURGH RAD WKJF TOWER — NGS KY3067
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 19 — NGS KY3595 — Pittsburgh, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1652 — NGS KY0410 — Pittsburgh, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 343 — NGS KY0406 — Pittsburgh, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is M 343 — NGS KY0409 — Pittsburgh, US?

M 343 — NGS KY0409 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633352 and sits at an elevation of 222.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of M 343 — NGS KY0409 — Pittsburgh, US?

The position of M 343 — NGS KY0409 — Pittsburgh, US in WGS84 is 40.444167°, -80.028056° (decimal), or 40° 26′ 39.00″ N, 80° 1′ 41.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 17N (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.