PHILADELPHIA EXIDE CO STACK — NGS KV3702

USNGStrigunknown#218838
Latitude
40.037339°
Longitude
-75.106561°
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. As a trig point, this benchmark served as a station for triangulation surveys, providing precise horizontal positioning data for regional mapping and surveying operations. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.03734°N, 75.10656°W, the station contributes to the densification of control points across the northeastern United States. Triangulation stations of this type have historically supported cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and the development of detailed topographic mapping. Verification and documentation of such geodetic monuments remain valuable for establishing continuity in the national control network, enabling surveyors and engineers to reference reliable positional data for contemporary projects and maintaining the integrity of long-term spatial records.

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PHILADELPHIA EXIDE CO STACK — NGS KV3702 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218838 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.037339°, -75.106561°, corresponding to 40° 2′ 14.42″ N, 75° 6′ 23.62″ 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 EXIDE CO STACK — NGS KV3702 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)40.037339, -75.106561
WGS84 (DMS)40° 2′ 14.42″ N, 75° 6′ 23.62″ 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
PHILADELPHIA EXIDE CO TANK — NGS KV3701
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ADAMS — NGS KV7081 — Philadelphia, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA SEARS FLAGPOLE — NGS KV3703
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA SEARS STACK — NGS KV3704
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ST JOSEPHS AZ MK — NGS KV6136 — Cheltenham Township, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ST JOSEPHS — NGS KV5933 — Cheltenham Township, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PHILADELPHIA EXIDE CO STACK — NGS KV3702?

PHILADELPHIA EXIDE CO STACK — NGS KV3702 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218838. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PHILADELPHIA EXIDE CO STACK — NGS KV3702?

The position of PHILADELPHIA EXIDE CO STACK — NGS KV3702 in WGS84 is 40.037339°, -75.106561° (decimal), or 40° 2′ 14.42″ N, 75° 6′ 23.62″ 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.