MUD 2 — NGS KV5768 — Bensalem Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#218062
Latitude
40.057254°
Longitude
-74.971733°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the foundational framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and coordinate determination in the region. Triangulation stations of this type historically supported classical surveying methods and continue to provide valuable verification data for modern geodetic networks. The point's documented geographic coordinates enable surveyors and engineers to establish local control for property surveys, infrastructure projects, and spatial data acquisition. Verification and proper documentation of existing benchmark stations contribute to the integrity of the national spatial reference system. Surveyors undertaking work in this area may reference this control point to ensure accuracy and consistency in their measurements and mapping activities.

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MUD 2 — NGS KV5768 — Bensalem Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218062 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.057254°, -74.971733°, corresponding to 40° 3′ 26.11″ N, 74° 58′ 18.24″ 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 MUD 2 — NGS KV5768 — Bensalem Township, 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)40.057254, -74.971733
WGS84 (DMS)40° 3′ 26.11″ N, 74° 58′ 18.24″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation1.00 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
MUD — NGS KV5767 — Bensalem Township, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TORRESDALE UPPER RNG FRONT LT — NGS KV6440 — Bensalem Township, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ENTERPRISE LOWER RNG FRONT LT — NGS KV6396 — Bensalem Township, US
0.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Diehl Point
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DIEHL — NGS KV5743 — Delanco Township, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PINE — NGS KV5733 — Delanco Township, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MUD 2 — NGS KV5768 — Bensalem Township, US?

MUD 2 — NGS KV5768 — Bensalem Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218062 and sits at an elevation of 1.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MUD 2 — NGS KV5768 — Bensalem Township, US?

The position of MUD 2 — NGS KV5768 — Bensalem Township, US in WGS84 is 40.057254°, -74.971733° (decimal), or 40° 3′ 26.11″ N, 74° 58′ 18.24″ 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.