PHILADELPHIA SEARS FLAGPOLE — NGS KV3703

USNGStrigunknown#218831
Latitude
40.029979°
Longitude
-75.101109°
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Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Trig points serve as horizontal control stations, providing precise positional references for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across large areas. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.02998°N, 75.10111°W, this benchmark contributes to regional survey networks in the northeastern United States. Such stations are typically established on elevated or prominent terrain to facilitate sighting between distant control points. Documentation and periodic verification of these stations are essential for preserving geodetic infrastructure. Surveyors and engineers rely on accurately positioned control points to maintain spatial consistency in cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific applications. The continued stewardship of NGS benchmarks supports fundamental positioning accuracy throughout the nation's surveying and mapping activities.

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PHILADELPHIA SEARS FLAGPOLE — NGS KV3703 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218831 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.029979°, -75.101109°, corresponding to 40° 1′ 47.92″ N, 75° 6′ 3.99″ 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 SEARS FLAGPOLE — NGS KV3703 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)40.029979, -75.101109
WGS84 (DMS)40° 1′ 47.92″ N, 75° 6′ 3.99″ 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 SEARS STACK — NGS KV3704
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ADAMS — NGS KV7081 — Philadelphia, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA EXIDE CO TANK — NGS KV3701
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA EXIDE CO STACK — NGS KV3702
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA RAPID TRANSIT TK — NGS KV3666
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MAX — NGS KV7099 — Philadelphia, US
2.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PHILADELPHIA SEARS FLAGPOLE — NGS KV3703?

PHILADELPHIA SEARS FLAGPOLE — NGS KV3703 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218831. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PHILADELPHIA SEARS FLAGPOLE — NGS KV3703?

The position of PHILADELPHIA SEARS FLAGPOLE — NGS KV3703 in WGS84 is 40.029979°, -75.101109° (decimal), or 40° 1′ 47.92″ N, 75° 6′ 3.99″ 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.