PITTSBURGH TV STA WIIC MAST — NGS KY3075

USNGStrigunknown#633263
Latitude
40.463211°
Longitude
-80.004323°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.46321° N, 80.00432° W, this trig point serves as a reference marker for precise surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create accurate horizontal control networks essential for engineering projects, land surveys, and cartographic work. The benchmark's documented location enables surveyors to reference their measurements against established geodetic standards, ensuring consistency and accuracy in professional surveying practice. Verification and maintenance of such control points remains valuable for the surveying community, as these stations provide verifiable reference geometry for contemporary positioning activities and historical survey reconciliation.

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PITTSBURGH TV STA WIIC MAST — NGS KY3075 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633263 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.463211°, -80.004323°, corresponding to 40° 27′ 47.56″ N, 80° 0′ 15.56″ 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 TV STA WIIC MAST — NGS KY3075 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)40.463211, -80.004323
WGS84 (DMS)40° 27′ 47.56″ N, 80° 0′ 15.56″ 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
WIIC — NGS KY0667 — Pittsburgh, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VIDIO RM 1 — NGS KY0671 — Pittsburgh, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VIDIO — NGS KY3080 — Pittsburgh, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VIDIO 2 — NGS KY0670 — Pittsburgh, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
190 — NGS KY0666 — Pittsburgh, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 254 — NGS KY0665 — Pittsburgh, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PITTSBURGH TV STA WIIC MAST — NGS KY3075?

PITTSBURGH TV STA WIIC MAST — NGS KY3075 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633263. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PITTSBURGH TV STA WIIC MAST — NGS KY3075?

The position of PITTSBURGH TV STA WIIC MAST — NGS KY3075 in WGS84 is 40.463211°, -80.004323° (decimal), or 40° 27′ 47.56″ N, 80° 0′ 15.56″ 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.