PIER G RM 2 — NGS JU4206 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218745
Latitude
39.976222°
Longitude
-75.098529°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations of this type serve as control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring precise horizontal positioning. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 39.97622°, -75.09853°, this point contributes to regional survey networks supporting both public infrastructure and private surveying activities. Documentation and verification of such monuments is essential for maintaining the integrity of the national coordinate system. Surveyors rely on these established reference points to ensure consistency and accuracy across multiple projects. The elevation data for this station remains unrecorded in current documentation. Preservation and proper identification of these control points supports the continuity of geodetic networks across generations of surveying practice.

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PIER G RM 2 — NGS JU4206 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218745 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.976222°, -75.098529°, corresponding to 39° 58′ 34.40″ N, 75° 5′ 54.71″ 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 G RM 2 — NGS JU4206 — 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)39.976222, -75.098529
WGS84 (DMS)39° 58′ 34.40″ N, 75° 5′ 54.71″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation1.00 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:

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PIER G — NGS JU3068 — Philadelphia, US
0.0 km away · US
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PHILADELPHIA READING CO ELEV — NGS JU3066
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EAST PET — NGS JU3072 — Pennsauken Township, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MID PET — NGS JU3067 — Pennsauken Township, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAIL — NGS JU3021 — Pennsauken Township, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 208 — NGS JU0716 — Philadelphia, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PIER G RM 2 — NGS JU4206 — Philadelphia, US?

PIER G RM 2 — NGS JU4206 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218745 and sits at an elevation of 1.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PIER G RM 2 — NGS JU4206 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of PIER G RM 2 — NGS JU4206 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.976222°, -75.098529° (decimal), or 39° 58′ 34.40″ N, 75° 5′ 54.71″ 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.