R 136 — NGS KX1474 — Verona, US

USNGStrigunknown#633239
Latitude
40.500783°
Longitude
-79.844875°
Ortho h
228.42 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's extensive network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Verona, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.50078° N, 79.84488° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal positioning and surveying operations throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type are monumented points established to provide accurate coordinate references for mapping, engineering projects, and land surveys. Their precise location and documentation enable surveyors and engineers to maintain consistency and accuracy in spatial measurements across jurisdictions and time periods. This benchmark's value lies in its continued verification and maintenance within the NGS network. Regular confirmation of such points ensures that professional surveying activities remain tied to the national geodetic datum, supporting infrastructure development, property boundary determination, and scientific research throughout the Commonwealth.

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R 136 — NGS KX1474 — Verona, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633239 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 228.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.500783°, -79.844875°, corresponding to 40° 30′ 2.82″ N, 79° 50′ 41.55″ 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 R 136 — NGS KX1474 — Verona, 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)40.500783, -79.844875
WGS84 (DMS)40° 30′ 2.82″ N, 79° 50′ 41.55″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation228.42 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
39 A — NGS KX1552 — Oakmont, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ADR PEDESTAL — NGS AA9346 — O'Hara Township, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 136 — NGS KX1475 — Penn Hills, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
47 B — NGS KX1551 — Oakmont, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PTC 49.78 — NGS DO8793 — Plum, US
4.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PTC 49.96 — NGS DO8794 — Plum, US
4.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is R 136 — NGS KX1474 — Verona, US?

R 136 — NGS KX1474 — Verona, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633239 and sits at an elevation of 228.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of R 136 — NGS KX1474 — Verona, US?

The position of R 136 — NGS KX1474 — Verona, US in WGS84 is 40.500783°, -79.844875° (decimal), or 40° 30′ 2.82″ N, 79° 50′ 41.55″ 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.