MUD ISLAND LOWER RNG REAR LT — NGS KV6416 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218380
Latitude
40.029410°
Longitude
-75.006354°
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which serves as the foundational control framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide precise horizontal positions for subsequent surveys and engineering projects. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this benchmark occupies a position within one of the country's densely developed regions. The coordinates 40.02941°, -75.00635° place it in an area of significant surveying activity and infrastructure development. Verification and documentation of such control points remain important for surveyors conducting boundary surveys, construction layout, and geographic information system development. These stations provide reference positions that can be consulted when establishing new surveys or validating existing work. Maintaining accurate records of benchmark locations and their stability enhances the reliability of surveying practice across jurisdictions.

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MUD ISLAND LOWER RNG REAR LT — NGS KV6416 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218380 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.029410°, -75.006354°, corresponding to 40° 1′ 45.88″ N, 75° 0′ 22.87″ 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 ISLAND LOWER RNG REAR LT — NGS KV6416 — Philadelphia, 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)40.029410, -75.006354
WGS84 (DMS)40° 1′ 45.88″ N, 75° 0′ 22.87″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
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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:

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US NGS · triangulation station
TORRESDALE ROUND HOUSE CUPOLA — NGS KV3700 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSE OF CORRECTION 3 — NGS KV3695 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FILTER PLANT — NGS KV5756 — Philadelphia, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FILTER PLANT 2 — NGS KV5758 — Philadelphia, US
0.9 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Wright Point
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MUD ISLAND LOWER RNG REAR LT — NGS KV6416 — Philadelphia, US?

MUD ISLAND LOWER RNG REAR LT — NGS KV6416 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218380. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MUD ISLAND LOWER RNG REAR LT — NGS KV6416 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of MUD ISLAND LOWER RNG REAR LT — NGS KV6416 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 40.029410°, -75.006354° (decimal), or 40° 1′ 45.88″ N, 75° 0′ 22.87″ 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?

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