MKC F — NGS AI4898 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#845
Latitude
39.134045°
Longitude
-94.588844°
Ellipsoidal h
197.73 m
Ortho h
230.27 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which provides the foundational control infrastructure for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Kansas City, Missouri, at coordinates 39.13405° N, 94.58884° W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and network densification in the region. Trigonometric stations such as this are established to enable surveyors and geospatial professionals to tie local surveys to the national datum and coordinate system. The ellipsoidal elevation of 197.7 meters provides vertical control data for the area. Documentation and periodic verification of benchmark stations like this one ensure the continued accuracy and reliability of the geodetic control network, supporting infrastructure development, engineering surveys, and spatial data integration across jurisdictions.

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MKC F — NGS AI4898 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #845 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 230.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.134045°, -94.588844°, corresponding to 39° 8′ 2.56″ N, 94° 35′ 19.84″ 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 MKC F — NGS AI4898 — Kansas City, 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)39.134045, -94.588844
WGS84 (DMS)39° 8′ 2.56″ N, 94° 35′ 19.84″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation230.27 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
KANSAS CITY MUN APT STA A — NGS KE1431
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 343 — NGS KE1648 — Kansas City, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY MUN APT ARP — NGS KE1468
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 219 RESET — NGS KE1738 — North Kansas City, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MKC G — NGS AI4899 — Kansas City, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 218 RESET — NGS KE0248 — Kansas City, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MKC F — NGS AI4898 — Kansas City, US?

MKC F — NGS AI4898 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #845 and sits at an elevation of 230.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MKC F — NGS AI4898 — Kansas City, US?

The position of MKC F — NGS AI4898 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.134045°, -94.588844° (decimal), or 39° 8′ 2.56″ N, 94° 35′ 19.84″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.