PHILADELPHIA CHRIST S CH CROSS — NGS JU3130

USNGStrigunknown#218547
Latitude
39.950747°
Longitude
-75.144032°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This NGS triangulation station is a third-order control point located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 39.95075° N, 75.14403° W. As part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, this trig point serves as a fundamental reference for regional surveying and mapping operations. Triangulation stations of this classification provide precise horizontal control essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data accuracy across the northeastern United States. The benchmark's integration within the broader NGS framework supports consistency in coordinate systems and elevation networks for both public and private surveying work. Verification and maintenance of such control points remain critical to the geodetic infrastructure, ensuring that contemporary surveys and GIS applications maintain alignment with established datums. Documentation of existing trig stations aids surveyors in project planning and helps preserve the continuity of the national control network.

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PHILADELPHIA CHRIST S CH CROSS — NGS JU3130 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218547 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.950747°, -75.144032°, corresponding to 39° 57′ 2.69″ N, 75° 8′ 38.51″ 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 CHRIST S CH CROSS — NGS JU3130 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)39.950747, -75.144032
WGS84 (DMS)39° 57′ 2.69″ N, 75° 8′ 38.51″ 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
854 5530 TIDAL 25 — NGS JU0725 — Philadelphia, US
0.2 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
London Coffee House
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
854 5530 TIDAL 24 — NGS JU0724 — Philadelphia, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
854 5530 TIDAL 23 — NGS JU0721 — Philadelphia, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 237 — NGS JU0722 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA WILBUR CHIM USE — NGS JU3131
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PHILADELPHIA CHRIST S CH CROSS — NGS JU3130?

PHILADELPHIA CHRIST S CH CROSS — NGS JU3130 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218547. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PHILADELPHIA CHRIST S CH CROSS — NGS JU3130?

The position of PHILADELPHIA CHRIST S CH CROSS — NGS JU3130 in WGS84 is 39.950747°, -75.144032° (decimal), or 39° 57′ 2.69″ N, 75° 8′ 38.51″ 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.