PHL F — NGS DF5626 — Tinicum Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#218933
Latitude
39.861331°
Longitude
-75.266679°
Ellipsoidal h
-29.39 m
Ortho h
3.58 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, the primary geodetic framework maintained by the US National Geodetic Survey. Located in Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania, the point is established at coordinates 39.86133°N, 75.26668°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of -29.4 meters, indicating a position below the reference ellipsoid in this region. As a trig station, this benchmark serves as a precise control point for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the northeastern United States. Trig stations of this classification provide essential horizontal and vertical control for professional surveyors and contribute to the national coordinate system infrastructure. The documented position and elevation enable surveyors to verify their own measurements and establish local surveys with known accuracy. Regular documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining the integrity and accessibility of the nation's geodetic network and supporting accurate surveying practices across multiple disciplines and applications.

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PHL F — NGS DF5626 — Tinicum Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218933 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.861331°, -75.266679°, corresponding to 39° 51′ 40.79″ N, 75° 16′ 0.04″ 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 PHL F — NGS DF5626 — Tinicum Township, US 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)39.861331, -75.266679
WGS84 (DMS)39° 51′ 40.79″ N, 75° 16′ 0.04″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation3.58 m
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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
FOUNDATION — NGS JU3274 — Tinicum Township, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 10 — NGS JU0761 — Tinicum Township, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 208 — NGS JU0760 — Tinicum Township, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 369 — NGS JU2218 — Tinicum Township, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 369 — NGS JU2219 — Tinicum Township, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 369 — NGS JU2217 — Tinicum Township, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PHL F — NGS DF5626 — Tinicum Township, US?

PHL F — NGS DF5626 — Tinicum Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218933 and sits at an elevation of 3.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PHL F — NGS DF5626 — Tinicum Township, US?

The position of PHL F — NGS DF5626 — Tinicum Township, US in WGS84 is 39.861331°, -75.266679° (decimal), or 39° 51′ 40.79″ N, 75° 16′ 0.04″ 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.

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