P 44 — NGS KY3596 — Pittsburgh, US

USNGStrigunknown#633357
Latitude
40.441857°
Longitude
-80.012037°
Ellipsoidal h
185.68 m
Ortho h
219.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's classical network that establishes horizontal control across the United States. Located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.44186°, -80.01204° with an ellipsoidal elevation of 185.7 meters, this trig point serves as a fundamental reference for surveying and mapping operations in western Pennsylvania. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and monumented to provide accurate positional data for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. Modern surveyors and GIS professionals continue to reference such points for establishing local coordinate systems and verifying survey accuracy. Proper documentation and periodic verification of these benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic framework and ensuring consistency in surveying practice across jurisdictions.

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P 44 — NGS KY3596 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633357 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 219.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.441857°, -80.012037°, corresponding to 40° 26′ 30.68″ N, 80° 0′ 43.33″ 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 44 — NGS KY3596 — 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)40.441857, -80.012037
WGS84 (DMS)40° 26′ 30.68″ N, 80° 0′ 43.33″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation219.50 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:

GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
Fort Duquesene
0.1 km away · US
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H 343 — NGS KY0397 — Pittsburgh, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
POINT 1 — NGS KY0680 — Pittsburgh, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
POINT — NGS KY0681 — Pittsburgh, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
POINT 2 — NGS KY0682 — Pittsburgh, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2029 — NGS KY0400 — Pittsburgh, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is P 44 — NGS KY3596 — Pittsburgh, US?

P 44 — NGS KY3596 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633357 and sits at an elevation of 219.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of P 44 — NGS KY3596 — Pittsburgh, US?

The position of P 44 — NGS KY3596 — Pittsburgh, US in WGS84 is 40.441857°, -80.012037° (decimal), or 40° 26′ 30.68″ N, 80° 0′ 43.33″ 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.