PADH DISK — NGS KX2421 — West Homestead, US

USNGStrigunknown#633437
Latitude
40.393556°
Longitude
-79.930806°
Ortho h
234.72 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points establishing the horizontal geodetic datum across the United States. Located near West Homestead, Pennsylvania, the point serves as a control station for surveying and mapping activities in western Pennsylvania. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate positional references for large-scale surveying projects and to support the development of precise topographic maps. The coordinates provided represent the horizontal position relative to the North American Datum. Verification and documentation of such benchmark stations remain valuable for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting work in the region. Locating and confirming the physical monument and its recorded position helps maintain the integrity of the geodetic network and supports modern applications including infrastructure development and land surveying operations.

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PADH DISK — NGS KX2421 — West Homestead, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633437 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 234.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.393556°, -79.930806°, corresponding to 40° 23′ 36.80″ N, 79° 55′ 50.90″ 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 PADH DISK — NGS KX2421 — West Homestead, 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)40.393556, -79.930806
WGS84 (DMS)40° 23′ 36.80″ N, 79° 55′ 50.90″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation234.72 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
1618 — NGS KX2422 — West Homestead, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
7002 — NGS KX2402 — Baldwin, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 342 — NGS KX1256 — Pittsburgh, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3069 — NGS KX1255 — Pittsburgh, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
28 — NGS KX1257 — Pittsburgh, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MR 6 LA — NGS KX2423 — West Homestead, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PADH DISK — NGS KX2421 — West Homestead, US?

PADH DISK — NGS KX2421 — West Homestead, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633437 and sits at an elevation of 234.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PADH DISK — NGS KX2421 — West Homestead, US?

The position of PADH DISK — NGS KX2421 — West Homestead, US in WGS84 is 40.393556°, -79.930806° (decimal), or 40° 23′ 36.80″ N, 79° 55′ 50.90″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.