MAX — NGS KV7099 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218840
Latitude
40.038613°
Longitude
-75.069414°
Ellipsoidal h
0.46 m
Ortho h
33.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which serves as the foundational control for surveying and mapping across the United States. Positioned near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.03861° N, 75.06941° W, this trig point provides precise horizontal and vertical reference data for regional surveying activities. The ellipsoidal elevation of 0.5 meters establishes its position relative to modern geodetic datums. Triangulation stations of this type historically formed the backbone of the national geodetic framework, enabling accurate measurements for infrastructure, property boundaries, and geographical documentation. Verification and continued maintenance of such control points remain valuable for surveyors and engineers who rely on them to establish local reference systems and validate modern positioning technologies. Documentation of these stations supports the integrity of the surveying profession and ensures consistency across projects.

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MAX — NGS KV7099 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218840 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 33.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.038613°, -75.069414°, corresponding to 40° 2′ 19.01″ N, 75° 4′ 9.89″ 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 MAX — NGS KV7099 — 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)40.038613, -75.069414
WGS84 (DMS)40° 2′ 19.01″ N, 75° 4′ 9.89″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation33.60 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
PHILADELPHIA RAPID TRANSIT TK — NGS KV3666
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JARDEL — NGS KV7094 — Philadelphia, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LONEY — NGS KV7098 — Philadelphia, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA SEARS STACK — NGS KV3704
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA ST LEOS CH SPIRE — NGS KV3672
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 197 — NGS KV1930 — Philadelphia, US
2.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MAX — NGS KV7099 — Philadelphia, US?

MAX — NGS KV7099 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218840 and sits at an elevation of 33.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MAX — NGS KV7099 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of MAX — NGS KV7099 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 40.038613°, -75.069414° (decimal), or 40° 2′ 19.01″ N, 75° 4′ 9.89″ 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.