PIER 78 S — NGS JU3129 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218479
Latitude
39.921243°
Longitude
-75.135905°
Ortho h
2.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control for horizontal positioning across the United States. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this trig point serves as a reference for precise surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create accurate frameworks for large-scale geodetic work, enabling surveyors to determine positions of secondary control points and perform detailed topographic surveys. The coordinates provided establish this point's location within the national datum. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveying professionals conducting boundary determinations, infrastructure projects, and spatial data collection. Maintaining records of established control points ensures continuity and reliability of positional information across generations of surveying work in this densely developed area near the Mid-Atlantic region.

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PIER 78 S — NGS JU3129 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218479 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.921243°, -75.135905°, corresponding to 39° 55′ 16.48″ N, 75° 8′ 9.26″ 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 78 S — NGS JU3129 — 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)39.921243, -75.135905
WGS84 (DMS)39° 55′ 16.48″ N, 75° 8′ 9.26″ 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
R 369 — NGS JU2223 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA BAUGHS CHIM USE — NGS JU3121
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 277 — NGS JU0736 — Philadelphia, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CORK — NGS JU3192 — Camden, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 237 — NGS JU0737 — Philadelphia, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA CAMPHOR CHIM USE — NGS JU3127
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PIER 78 S — NGS JU3129 — Philadelphia, US?

PIER 78 S — NGS JU3129 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218479 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 78 S — NGS JU3129 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of PIER 78 S — NGS JU3129 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.921243°, -75.135905° (decimal), or 39° 55′ 16.48″ N, 75° 8′ 9.26″ 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.