MR 11 LA — NGS KX2430 — Duquesne, US

USNGStrigunknown#633365
Latitude
40.385000°
Longitude
-79.853333°
Ortho h
234.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the horizontal geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Duquesne, Pennsylvania, this trig point serves as a reference station for geodetic work in the western Pennsylvania region. Triangulation stations of this class are fundamental components of the national spatial reference system, providing precisely positioned control for surveying projects, cartography, and infrastructure development. The coordinates 40.38500°N, 79.85333°W situate this mark within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area's greater surveying network. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy and supporting modern positioning applications. Though elevation data for this station is not currently recorded in available documentation, its horizontal positioning contributes to the continuity of geodetic control throughout the region.

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MR 11 LA — NGS KX2430 — Duquesne, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633365 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 234.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.385000°, -79.853333°, corresponding to 40° 23′ 6.00″ N, 79° 51′ 12.00″ 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 MR 11 LA — NGS KX2430 — Duquesne, 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)40.385000, -79.853333
WGS84 (DMS)40° 23′ 6.00″ N, 79° 51′ 12.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation234.30 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
T 133 — NGS KX1325 — Duquesne, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3035 — NGS KX1371 — North Versailles, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HL 18 B — NGS KX2394 — North Braddock, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MR 12 LA — NGS KX2431 — Duquesne, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 419 — NGS KX1933 — West Mifflin, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BRADDOCK M5 — NGS DN6056 — North Braddock, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MR 11 LA — NGS KX2430 — Duquesne, US?

MR 11 LA — NGS KX2430 — Duquesne, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633365 and sits at an elevation of 234.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MR 11 LA — NGS KX2430 — Duquesne, US?

The position of MR 11 LA — NGS KX2430 — Duquesne, US in WGS84 is 40.385000°, -79.853333° (decimal), or 40° 23′ 6.00″ N, 79° 51′ 12.00″ 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.