PUBLIC SCHOOL 47 1932 — NGS KU3813 — New York, US

USNGStrigunknown#637153
Latitude
40.832685°
Longitude
-73.866893°
Ortho h
10.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
# PUBLIC SCHOOL 47 1932 — NGS KU3813 This triangulation station, established in 1932 at Public School 47 in New York, serves as a foundational control point for regional geodetic networks. Located at 40.8327°N, -73.8669°W with an elevation of 10.0 meters, the benchmark supports precision surveying operations including static GNSS sessions for long-baseline network densification, RTK positioning for high-accuracy local surveys, and differential leveling for vertical control propagation. As a legacy NGS trig point, it provides independent verification of modern GNSS solutions and anchors adjustments of local networks. Professional surveyors utilize this station for establishing project control, validating equipment performance, and maintaining consistency with the National Spatial Reference System framework.

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PUBLIC SCHOOL 47 1932 — NGS KU3813 — New York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637153 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 10.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.832685°, -73.866893°, corresponding to 40° 49′ 57.66″ N, 73° 52′ 0.82″ 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 PUBLIC SCHOOL 47 1932 — NGS KU3813 — New York, 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)40.832685, -73.866893
WGS84 (DMS)40° 49′ 57.66″ N, 73° 52′ 0.82″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation10.00 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
BRONX CATH PROTECT ASSOC SIS — NGS KU3818 — New York, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LUDLOW 1905 — NGS KU3811 — New York, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 340 — NGS KU1004 — New York, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BRONX NY CATH PROTECTORY AGCY — NGS KU3814 — New York, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 340 — NGS KU1003 — New York, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PROTECTORY 1905 — NGS KU3815 — New York, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PUBLIC SCHOOL 47 1932 — NGS KU3813 — New York, US?

PUBLIC SCHOOL 47 1932 — NGS KU3813 — New York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637153 and sits at an elevation of 10.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PUBLIC SCHOOL 47 1932 — NGS KU3813 — New York, US?

The position of PUBLIC SCHOOL 47 1932 — NGS KU3813 — New York, US in WGS84 is 40.832685°, -73.866893° (decimal), or 40° 49′ 57.66″ N, 73° 52′ 0.82″ 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.

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