SALT — NGS JU3203 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218619
Latitude
39.914405°
Longitude
-75.132775°
Ortho h
2.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's comprehensive control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Positioned near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 39.91440°, -75.13278°, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal position control in the region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided fundamental geodetic data through intervisible networks of precisely measured positions. Such benchmarks remain valuable for verifying survey work, establishing local coordinate systems, and maintaining continuity with historical survey records. Professional surveyors and engineers rely on NGS control points to ensure accuracy and consistency across projects. Documentation and verification of these reference points helps preserve their utility for future surveying operations and contributes to maintaining the integrity of regional geodetic infrastructure.

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SALT — NGS JU3203 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218619 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.914405°, -75.132775°, corresponding to 39° 54′ 51.86″ N, 75° 7′ 57.99″ 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 SALT — NGS JU3203 — Philadelphia, 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)39.914405, -75.132775
WGS84 (DMS)39° 54′ 51.86″ N, 75° 7′ 57.99″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation2.00 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
PIER 98 S — NGS JU3207 — Philadelphia, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 237 — NGS JU0737 — Philadelphia, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA CAMPHOR CHIM USE — NGS JU3127
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NEW YORK — NGS JU3185 — Camden, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA PUBLICKER TANK — NGS JU3199
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WECCACOE — NGS JU4522 — Philadelphia, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SALT — NGS JU3203 — Philadelphia, US?

SALT — NGS JU3203 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218619 and sits at an elevation of 2.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SALT — NGS JU3203 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of SALT — NGS JU3203 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.914405°, -75.132775° (decimal), or 39° 54′ 51.86″ N, 75° 7′ 57.99″ 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.