RAYTOWN MT OLIVET CEMETERY TWR — NGS JE1884

USNGStrigunknown#1592
Latitude
38.985416°
Longitude
-94.481923°
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the horizontal control framework essential to surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Raytown, Missouri, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference marker for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting work in the region. Triangulation stations provide stable geodetic control by establishing accurate horizontal coordinates tied to the national datum. These points enable surveyors to reference their local measurements to a consistent, nationwide coordinate system. The location near Raytown places this benchmark within an area of mixed urban and suburban development in the Kansas City metropolitan vicinity. Verification and documentation of existing NGS control points remain valuable for the surveying community. Recovery of benchmark positions, confirmation of their stability, and updating records ensures reliable reference data for current and future projects. Professionals should confirm usability before relying on any control point for critical surveying work.

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RAYTOWN MT OLIVET CEMETERY TWR — NGS JE1884 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1592 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.985416°, -94.481923°, corresponding to 38° 59′ 7.50″ N, 94° 28′ 54.92″ 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 RAYTOWN MT OLIVET CEMETERY TWR — NGS JE1884 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)38.985416, -94.481923
WGS84 (DMS)38° 59′ 7.50″ N, 94° 28′ 54.92″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (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
RAYTOWN S MUN TANK — NGS JE1883
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAYTOWN — NGS JE1878
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAYTOWN PRESB CH CROSS — NGS KE1387
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAYTOWN RM 5 AZIMUTH — NGS AI3278
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAYTOWN E 63RD ST MUN TANK — NGS KE1385
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JA 20 — NGS KE1659 — Raytown, US
4.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RAYTOWN MT OLIVET CEMETERY TWR — NGS JE1884?

RAYTOWN MT OLIVET CEMETERY TWR — NGS JE1884 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1592. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RAYTOWN MT OLIVET CEMETERY TWR — NGS JE1884?

The position of RAYTOWN MT OLIVET CEMETERY TWR — NGS JE1884 in WGS84 is 38.985416°, -94.481923° (decimal), or 38° 59′ 7.50″ N, 94° 28′ 54.92″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.