RED — NGS KU3000 — Village of Sands Point, US

USNGStrigunknown#636756
Latitude
40.868086°
Longitude
-73.716568°
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Last checked
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# RED — NGS KU3000 — Village of Sands Point, US NGS Triangulation Station KU3000 designated RED is located at 40.8681°N, 73.7166°W in Sands Point, New York. This classic triangulation point serves as a control station supporting precision surveying operations including static GNSS sessions, RTK base station establishment, and differential levelling work. The station's published coordinates and elevation provide essential reference geometry for network densification projects across Long Island and the broader Northeast region. Surveyors utilizing this point should verify current monumentation condition and obtain applicable NGS documentation including the official datasheet, which contains recovery notes, photograph records, and accuracy assessments necessary for modern survey specifications and quality assurance protocols.

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RED — NGS KU3000 — Village of Sands Point, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #636756 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.868086°, -73.716568°, corresponding to 40° 52′ 5.11″ N, 73° 42′ 59.64″ 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 RED — NGS KU3000 — Village of Sands Point, 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)40.868086, -73.716568
WGS84 (DMS)40° 52′ 5.11″ N, 73° 42′ 59.64″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (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
PROSPECT PT — NGS AA9663 — Village of Sands Point, US
0.3 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Prospect Point
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
04E 21N AZ MK — NGS KU4645 — Village of Sands Point, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SANDS POINT WR HEARST ESTATE — NGS KU2994 — Village of Sands Point, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SANDS POINT LIGHTHOUSE — NGS KU2990 — Village of Sands Point, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
04E 21N — NGS KU4627 — Village of Sands Point, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RED — NGS KU3000 — Village of Sands Point, US?

RED — NGS KU3000 — Village of Sands Point, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #636756. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RED — NGS KU3000 — Village of Sands Point, US?

The position of RED — NGS KU3000 — Village of Sands Point, US in WGS84 is 40.868086°, -73.716568° (decimal), or 40° 52′ 5.11″ N, 73° 42′ 59.64″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.