MR 3 LA — NGS KX2419 — Pittsburgh, US

USNGStrigunknown#633424
Latitude
40.417444°
Longitude
-79.956444°
Ortho h
227.84 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the foundational coordinate framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.41744° North, 79.95644° West, this trig point serves as a reference monument for determining positions of other survey stations and features across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed using theodolites and are integral to the NGS network that supports engineering, construction, and geographic information systems work. The elevation at this location was not recorded in available documentation. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for surveyors performing boundary work, infrastructure projects, and geodetic studies, ensuring consistency with established datums and enabling accurate positioning across multiple surveys and jurisdictions.

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MR 3 LA — NGS KX2419 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633424 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 227.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.417444°, -79.956444°, corresponding to 40° 25′ 2.80″ N, 79° 57′ 23.20″ 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 3 LA — NGS KX2419 — 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)40.417444, -79.956444
WGS84 (DMS)40° 25′ 2.80″ N, 79° 57′ 23.20″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation227.84 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
1546 — NGS KX2420 — Pittsburgh, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 130 — NGS KX1261 — Pittsburgh, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 343 — NGS KX1262 — Pittsburgh, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 130 — NGS KX1259 — Pittsburgh, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JAYNELL — NGS KX2395 — Pittsburgh, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 343 — NGS KX1263 — Pittsburgh, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MR 3 LA — NGS KX2419 — Pittsburgh, US?

MR 3 LA — NGS KX2419 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633424 and sits at an elevation of 227.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MR 3 LA — NGS KX2419 — Pittsburgh, US?

The position of MR 3 LA — NGS KX2419 — Pittsburgh, US in WGS84 is 40.417444°, -79.956444° (decimal), or 40° 25′ 2.80″ N, 79° 57′ 23.20″ 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.