PIER 55 S — NGS JU3118 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218496
Latitude
39.930988°
Longitude
-75.139459°
Ortho h
2.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network that establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 39.93099° N, 75.13946° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal control. Triangulation stations are established at prominent locations to provide surveyors with monumented points of known position. They form the backbone of local and regional survey networks, enabling accurate determination of property boundaries, infrastructure placement, and mapping activities. The NGS maintains records of such stations to ensure continuity and reliability of surveying work. Verification and documentation of existing control points is essential for surveying professionals. These monuments provide measurable reference points that reduce survey costs and improve accuracy compared to establishing coordinates from scratch. The accessibility and preservation of such benchmark data supports the surveying community's operational requirements.

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PIER 55 S — NGS JU3118 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218496 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.930988°, -75.139459°, corresponding to 39° 55′ 51.56″ N, 75° 8′ 22.05″ 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 PIER 55 S — NGS JU3118 — Philadelphia, 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)39.930988, -75.139459
WGS84 (DMS)39° 55′ 51.56″ N, 75° 8′ 22.05″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation2.00 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
854 5240 J TIDAL — NGS AJ2129 — Philadelphia, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 237 — NGS JU0735 — Philadelphia, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SPRUCE — NGS JU3200 — Camden, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CARPENTER — NGS JU4499 — Philadelphia, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA BAUGHS CHIM USE — NGS JU3121
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 237 — NGS JU0734 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PIER 55 S — NGS JU3118 — Philadelphia, US?

PIER 55 S — NGS JU3118 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218496 and sits at an elevation of 2.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PIER 55 S — NGS JU3118 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of PIER 55 S — NGS JU3118 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.930988°, -75.139459° (decimal), or 39° 55′ 51.56″ N, 75° 8′ 22.05″ 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.