R 338 — NGS KU1011 — New York, US

USNGStrigunknown#637048
Latitude
40.803500°
Longitude
-73.909806°
Ortho h
3.57 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
# R 338 — NGS KU1011 — New York, US NGS triangulation station R 338 (KU1011) is a third-order geodetic control point located in New York at 40.8035°N, 73.9098°W, with an elevation of 3.6 meters above the ellipsoid. As a historical trig station, this benchmark serves as a reference for contemporary survey operations including RTK positioning, static GNSS sessions, and vertical control work. The point supports network densification and local survey ties in the New York metropolitan area. Surveyors should verify current monumentation condition and accessibility before fieldwork. Consult NGS Datasheet KU1011 for full recovery notes, measurement diagrams, and any superseding control information prior to occupation.

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R 338 — NGS KU1011 — 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 #637048 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.803500°, -73.909806°, corresponding to 40° 48′ 12.60″ N, 73° 54′ 35.30″ 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 338 — NGS KU1011 — 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)40.803500, -73.909806
WGS84 (DMS)40° 48′ 12.60″ N, 73° 54′ 35.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation3.57 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
BOLLARD 1 — NGS KU2144 — New York, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 340 — NGS KU1010 — New York, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 338 RESET — NGS KU1019 — New York, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BRONX NYCRR POWERHOUSE N CHIM — NGS KU4016 — New York, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BRONX NYCRR POWERHOUSE S CHIM — NGS KU4019 — New York, US
0.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Stony Point
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is R 338 — NGS KU1011 — New York, US?

R 338 — NGS KU1011 — New York, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637048 and sits at an elevation of 3.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of R 338 — NGS KU1011 — New York, US?

The position of R 338 — NGS KU1011 — New York, US in WGS84 is 40.803500°, -73.909806° (decimal), or 40° 48′ 12.60″ N, 73° 54′ 35.30″ 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.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.