RAIL — NGS JU3021 — Pennsauken Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#218728
Latitude
39.970900°
Longitude
-75.089345°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, at coordinates 39.97090° N, 75.08934° W, this trig point serves as a fixed control station for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided accurate positional references for surveyors, cartographers, and engineers conducting cadastral surveys, construction projects, and geographic information system development. The point's location in the densely developed northeastern corridor makes it a valuable reference for coordinating survey work. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmark locations remain important for maintaining survey accuracy and ensuring consistency in regional coordinate systems. Surveyors undertaking work in this area should verify current station conditions and coordinate data through official NGS records.

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RAIL — NGS JU3021 — Pennsauken Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218728 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.970900°, -75.089345°, corresponding to 39° 58′ 15.24″ N, 75° 5′ 21.64″ 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 RAIL — NGS JU3021 — Pennsauken Township, 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)39.970900, -75.089345
WGS84 (DMS)39° 58′ 15.24″ N, 75° 5′ 21.64″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation1.00 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
61 20 NJ 78 — NGS JU4174 — Pennsauken Township, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EAST PET — NGS JU3072 — Pennsauken Township, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U G I PIER — NGS JU3024 — Philadelphia, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PIER G RM 2 — NGS JU4206 — Philadelphia, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MID PET — NGS JU3067 — Pennsauken Township, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PIER G — NGS JU3068 — Philadelphia, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RAIL — NGS JU3021 — Pennsauken Township, US?

RAIL — NGS JU3021 — Pennsauken Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218728 and sits at an elevation of 1.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RAIL — NGS JU3021 — Pennsauken Township, US?

The position of RAIL — NGS JU3021 — Pennsauken Township, US in WGS84 is 39.970900°, -75.089345° (decimal), or 39° 58′ 15.24″ N, 75° 5′ 21.64″ 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.