PHILADELPHIA ALL SAINTS SPIRE — NGS KV3667

USNGStrigunknown#218795
Latitude
40.001569°
Longitude
-75.070384°
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' geodetic control infrastructure. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.00157°N, 75.07038°W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Trigonometric stations function as established positions with known three-dimensional coordinates, enabling surveyors to verify local measurements and maintain geometric consistency across large areas. The NGS network provides essential control for cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific research. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain critical for professional surveying practice. Confirming the physical existence, accessibility, and integrity of these reference points ensures the reliability of work dependent upon them. Regular inspection and maintenance of the NGS network supports the continued accuracy of regional spatial data.

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PHILADELPHIA ALL SAINTS SPIRE — NGS KV3667 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218795 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.001569°, -75.070384°, corresponding to 40° 0′ 5.65″ N, 75° 4′ 13.38″ 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 PHILADELPHIA ALL SAINTS SPIRE — NGS KV3667 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)40.001569, -75.070384
WGS84 (DMS)40° 0′ 5.65″ N, 75° 4′ 13.38″ 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
FRANKFORD LENNING CO STANDPIPE — NGS KV3664 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FRANKFORD LENNING CO CHIMNEY — NGS KV3668 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA ARSENAL NE STACK — NGS KV3665
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HITNER — NGS JU3034 — Philadelphia, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HITNER 2 — NGS JU4194 — Philadelphia, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 208 X — NGS JU0933 — Philadelphia, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PHILADELPHIA ALL SAINTS SPIRE — NGS KV3667?

PHILADELPHIA ALL SAINTS SPIRE — NGS KV3667 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218795. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PHILADELPHIA ALL SAINTS SPIRE — NGS KV3667?

The position of PHILADELPHIA ALL SAINTS SPIRE — NGS KV3667 in WGS84 is 40.001569°, -75.070384° (decimal), or 40° 0′ 5.65″ N, 75° 4′ 13.38″ 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.