PITTSBURGH RAD WKJF TOWER — NGS KY3067

USNGStrigunknown#633346
Latitude
40.440906°
Longitude
-80.025486°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network that establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig points of this classification serve as control stations for surveying operations, providing precise horizontal and vertical reference data essential to cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work across regions. Located in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, this benchmark contributes to the regional survey network that supports infrastructure development and land administration in western Pennsylvania. The coordinates 40.44091°N, 80.02549°W identify its position within the national spatial reference system. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for surveyors and engineers requiring accurate positional references. Maintaining current records of these stations—including their accessibility and physical condition—ensures continued utility for professional surveying activities and supports the integrity of the broader geodetic infrastructure.

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PITTSBURGH RAD WKJF TOWER — NGS KY3067 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633346 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.440906°, -80.025486°, corresponding to 40° 26′ 27.26″ N, 80° 1′ 31.75″ 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 RAD WKJF TOWER — NGS KY3067 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)40.440906, -80.025486
WGS84 (DMS)40° 26′ 27.26″ N, 80° 1′ 31.75″ 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
RV BRIDGE J — NGS KY0293 — Pittsburgh, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 343 — NGS KY0409 — Pittsburgh, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 343 — NGS KY0406 — Pittsburgh, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 343 — NGS KY0405 — Pittsburgh, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 115 — NGS KY0401 — Pittsburgh, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1651 — NGS KY0408 — Pittsburgh, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PITTSBURGH RAD WKJF TOWER — NGS KY3067?

PITTSBURGH RAD WKJF TOWER — NGS KY3067 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633346. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PITTSBURGH RAD WKJF TOWER — NGS KY3067?

The position of PITTSBURGH RAD WKJF TOWER — NGS KY3067 in WGS84 is 40.440906°, -80.025486° (decimal), or 40° 26′ 27.26″ N, 80° 1′ 31.75″ 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.