PITTSBURGH BELL MICROWAVE TWR — NGS KY3073

USNGStrigunknown#633400
Latitude
40.431123°
Longitude
-80.006712°
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0
Last checked
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This geodetic benchmark is a triangulation station within the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the primary horizontal control framework for the United States. Located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.43112°N, 80.00671°W, this trig point serves as a monumented reference for large-scale surveying and mapping operations. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate positional control across broad geographic areas. They remain valuable for verifying modern GPS measurements, supporting cadastral surveys, and maintaining consistency in regional coordinate systems. The documented location and monumentation of such points enable surveyors and engineers to reference their work to the national geodetic datum. Continued documentation and periodic verification of these control points preserves essential infrastructure for professional surveying, infrastructure development, and scientific applications requiring precise horizontal positioning.

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PITTSBURGH BELL MICROWAVE TWR — NGS KY3073 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633400 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.431123°, -80.006712°, corresponding to 40° 25′ 52.04″ N, 80° 0′ 24.16″ 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 PITTSBURGH BELL MICROWAVE TWR — NGS KY3073 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)40.431123, -80.006712
WGS84 (DMS)40° 25′ 52.04″ N, 80° 0′ 24.16″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (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
ZZ 115 — NGS KX1270 — Pittsburgh, US
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G 343 — NGS KX1272 — Pittsburgh, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 343 — NGS KY0404 — Pittsburgh, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PITT TU 1 — NGS KY0683 — Pittsburgh, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 131 — NGS KX1269 — Pittsburgh, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 343 — NGS KY0397 — Pittsburgh, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PITTSBURGH BELL MICROWAVE TWR — NGS KY3073?

PITTSBURGH BELL MICROWAVE TWR — NGS KY3073 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633400. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PITTSBURGH BELL MICROWAVE TWR — NGS KY3073?

The position of PITTSBURGH BELL MICROWAVE TWR — NGS KY3073 in WGS84 is 40.431123°, -80.006712° (decimal), or 40° 25′ 52.04″ N, 80° 0′ 24.16″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 17N (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.