P 171 — NGS KE0303 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#1290
Latitude
39.106389°
Longitude
-94.573611°
Ortho h
265.13 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station within the NGS network, positioned near Kansas City, Missouri at coordinates 39.10639°N, 94.57361°W. Triangulation stations serve as fixed reference points essential to the National Geodetic Survey's role in establishing and maintaining the nation's spatial reference framework. Such monuments provide vertical and horizontal control for mapping, surveying, and engineering projects across their respective regions. The trig point type indicates its historical or continued use in triangulation work, a methodology fundamental to precise geodetic positioning. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remains critical for surveyors and geospatial professionals who depend on reliable control networks for accurate fieldwork. Maintaining accessible records of these monuments ensures continuity in surveying standards and supports regional infrastructure development. Elevation data for this station was not recorded in available documentation.

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P 171 — NGS KE0303 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1290 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 265.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.106389°, -94.573611°, corresponding to 39° 6′ 23.00″ N, 94° 34′ 25.00″ 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 P 171 — NGS KE0303 — Kansas City, 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)39.106389, -94.573611
WGS84 (DMS)39° 6′ 23.00″ N, 94° 34′ 25.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation265.13 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
KANSAS CITY MO CITY HALL FLAG — NGS KE1451
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY RESET — NGS AA7377
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CITY HALL RESET — NGS KE1483 — Kansas City, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY FID NAT BANK N TWR — NGS KE1455
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 170 RESET — NGS KE1736 — Kansas City, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TT 12 BO — NGS KE1137 — Kansas City, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is P 171 — NGS KE0303 — Kansas City, US?

P 171 — NGS KE0303 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1290 and sits at an elevation of 265.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of P 171 — NGS KE0303 — Kansas City, US?

The position of P 171 — NGS KE0303 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.106389°, -94.573611° (decimal), or 39° 6′ 23.00″ N, 94° 34′ 25.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.