PALMYRA RANGE FRONT LIGHT — NGS KV3691

USNGStrigunknown#218201
Latitude
40.011945°
Longitude
-75.029289°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal control system. Located near Palmyra, New Jersey, at coordinates 40.01194°, -75.02929°, this trig point serves as a precisely established survey marker for geodetic and surveying operations throughout the region. Trig stations of this type were systematically established to provide accurate positional references for mapping, engineering projects, and cadastral surveys. The NGS network represents decades of accumulated geodetic work essential to national infrastructure planning and land boundary definition. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveying professionals conducting boundary surveys, construction layout, or geographic information system work. Proper maintenance and accurate record-keeping of these control points ensures their continued utility for precision positioning activities.

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PALMYRA RANGE FRONT LIGHT — NGS KV3691 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218201 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.011945°, -75.029289°, corresponding to 40° 0′ 43.00″ N, 75° 1′ 45.44″ 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 PALMYRA RANGE FRONT LIGHT — NGS KV3691 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)40.011945, -75.029289
WGS84 (DMS)40° 0′ 43.00″ N, 75° 1′ 45.44″ 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:

US NGS · triangulation station
CLARK — NGS KV3686 — Palmyra, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RIVERTON CL — NGS KV3685 — Palmyra, US
0.7 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Eightmile Point
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PALMYRA CL — NGS KV3681
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PALMYRA RANGE REAR LIGHT — NGS KV3680
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PALMYRA EPWORTH ME CH SPIRE — NGS KV3709
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PALMYRA RANGE FRONT LIGHT — NGS KV3691?

PALMYRA RANGE FRONT LIGHT — NGS KV3691 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218201. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PALMYRA RANGE FRONT LIGHT — NGS KV3691?

The position of PALMYRA RANGE FRONT LIGHT — NGS KV3691 in WGS84 is 40.011945°, -75.029289° (decimal), or 40° 0′ 43.00″ N, 75° 1′ 45.44″ 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.