NAVY — NGS JU3145 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218577
Latitude
39.886722°
Longitude
-75.166148°
Ortho h
3.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which maintains the foundational geodetic control infrastructure for the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely surveyed reference points used to establish accurate horizontal positioning and control networks for mapping, surveying, and engineering projects across the country. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic coverage in the Mid-Atlantic area. The coordinates 39.88672°, -75.16615° define its position within the national datum framework. Triangulation monuments such as this support professional surveyors, engineers, and GIS practitioners requiring reliable reference points for local projects. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remains essential for maintaining data integrity and accessibility within the NGS network. These reference points continue to serve modern surveying applications despite advances in positioning technology.

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NAVY — NGS JU3145 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218577 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.886722°, -75.166148°, corresponding to 39° 53′ 12.20″ N, 75° 9′ 58.13″ 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 NAVY — NGS JU3145 — 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)39.886722, -75.166148
WGS84 (DMS)39° 53′ 12.20″ N, 75° 9′ 58.13″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation3.00 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
B 278 — NGS JU0869 — Philadelphia, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SPIKE — NGS JU0871 — Philadelphia, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHIL NAVY SUP BLDG 624 TANK — NGS JU3212 — Philadelphia, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 278 — NGS JU0868 — Philadelphia, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHIL NAVY SUP BLDG 5 TANK — NGS JU3215 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FILL — NGS JU3143 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is NAVY — NGS JU3145 — Philadelphia, US?

NAVY — NGS JU3145 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218577 and sits at an elevation of 3.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of NAVY — NGS JU3145 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of NAVY — NGS JU3145 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.886722°, -75.166148° (decimal), or 39° 53′ 12.20″ N, 75° 9′ 58.13″ 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.