RAYTOWN RM 5 AZIMUTH — NGS AI3278

USNGStrigunknown#1610
Latitude
38.979704°
Longitude
-94.453307°
Ortho h
301.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the foundation for geodetic control throughout the United States. Located near Raytown, Missouri, at coordinates 38.97970° N, 94.45331° W, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the region. Triangulation stations like this were historically positioned to enable accurate large-scale surveys and remain valuable for establishing local coordinate systems and validating modern positioning data. Surveyors and GIS professionals reference such monuments to ensure positional accuracy in their work. Documentation and periodic verification of these control points preserves the integrity of the geodetic network and supports land surveying standards. The station's continued maintenance and recordation contribute to reliable spatial reference infrastructure essential for public works, property demarcation, and scientific applications.

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RAYTOWN RM 5 AZIMUTH — NGS AI3278 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1610 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 301.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.979704°, -94.453307°, corresponding to 38° 58′ 46.94″ N, 94° 27′ 11.91″ 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 RM 5 AZIMUTH — NGS AI3278 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)38.979704, -94.453307
WGS84 (DMS)38° 58′ 46.94″ N, 94° 27′ 11.91″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation301.50 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
RAYTOWN — NGS JE1878
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAYTOWN MT OLIVET CEMETERY TWR — NGS JE1884
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAYTOWN S MUN TANK — NGS JE1883
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAYTOWN E 63RD ST MUN TANK — NGS KE1385
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 231 — NGS JE0074 — Kansas City, US
3.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAYTOWN PRESB CH CROSS — NGS KE1387
3.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RAYTOWN RM 5 AZIMUTH — NGS AI3278?

RAYTOWN RM 5 AZIMUTH — NGS AI3278 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1610 and sits at an elevation of 301.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RAYTOWN RM 5 AZIMUTH — NGS AI3278?

The position of RAYTOWN RM 5 AZIMUTH — NGS AI3278 in WGS84 is 38.979704°, -94.453307° (decimal), or 38° 58′ 46.94″ N, 94° 27′ 11.91″ 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.