PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC CO STACK — NGS JU3161

USNGStrigunknown#218866
Latitude
39.942260°
Longitude
-75.189328°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for mapping and surveying across the United States. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning in southeastern Pennsylvania. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and connected through sight lines to form networks of known coordinates, enabling surveyors and cartographers to conduct accurate work over large areas. The NGS maintains records of such benchmarks to support ongoing surveying, engineering, and infrastructure projects. For surveying professionals, verifying the continued existence and condition of these reference points remains valuable for establishing local control networks and validating modern positioning methods. Documentation and periodic confirmation of such stations contribute to the integrity of geodetic records.

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PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC CO STACK — NGS JU3161 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218866 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.942260°, -75.189328°, corresponding to 39° 56′ 32.13″ N, 75° 11′ 21.58″ 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 ELECTRIC CO STACK — NGS JU3161 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)39.942260, -75.189328
WGS84 (DMS)39° 56′ 32.13″ N, 75° 11′ 21.58″ 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
GRAYS — NGS JU4505 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MUSEUM — NGS JU3171 — Philadelphia, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PENN — NGS JU3162 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WHARTON RM 1 — NGS JU0879 — Philadelphia, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WHARTON — NGS JU0878 — Philadelphia, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WHARTON RM 2 — NGS JU0877 — Philadelphia, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC CO STACK — NGS JU3161?

PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC CO STACK — NGS JU3161 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218866. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC CO STACK — NGS JU3161?

The position of PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC CO STACK — NGS JU3161 in WGS84 is 39.942260°, -75.189328° (decimal), or 39° 56′ 32.13″ N, 75° 11′ 21.58″ 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.