MR 16 LA — NGS KX2433 — Dravosburg, US

USNGStrigunknown#633473
Latitude
40.354744°
Longitude
-79.878872°
Ortho h
226.91 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control points underlying the National Spatial Reference System. Trig stations serve as primary reference marks for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Dravosburg, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.35474°N, -79.87887°W, this point contributes to regional horizontal control. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and computed to provide accurate positional data for surveyors, cartographers, and engineers conducting work throughout the country. Documentation and verification of benchmark locations remain valuable for professionals requiring reliable reference points for property surveys, engineering projects, and spatial analysis. The coordinates provided represent the best available information in the NGS database. Users should consult current NGS resources and conduct on-site verification before relying on this point for critical surveying applications.

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MR 16 LA — NGS KX2433 — Dravosburg, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633473 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 226.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.354744°, -79.878872°, corresponding to 40° 21′ 17.08″ N, 79° 52′ 43.94″ 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 16 LA — NGS KX2433 — Dravosburg, 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)40.354744, -79.878872
WGS84 (DMS)40° 21′ 17.08″ N, 79° 52′ 43.94″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation226.91 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
3055 — NGS KX1320 — Dravosburg, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 419 — NGS KX1932 — Dravosburg, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
YOUGH — NGS KX2413 — McKeesport, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 130 — NGS KX1367 — McKeesport, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
284 — NGS KX1366 — McKeesport, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MR 15 LA — NGS KX2432 — West Mifflin, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MR 16 LA — NGS KX2433 — Dravosburg, US?

MR 16 LA — NGS KX2433 — Dravosburg, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633473 and sits at an elevation of 226.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MR 16 LA — NGS KX2433 — Dravosburg, US?

The position of MR 16 LA — NGS KX2433 — Dravosburg, US in WGS84 is 40.354744°, -79.878872° (decimal), or 40° 21′ 17.08″ N, 79° 52′ 43.94″ 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.