SAUB — NGS JU3220 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218902
Latitude
39.892692°
Longitude
-75.188540°
Ortho h
2.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of fundamental control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this trig point contributes to regional horizontal control through its precisely determined coordinates. Triangulation stations of this class serve as references for subordinate surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The point's position at 39.89269°N, -75.18854°W anchors local surveying activities in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. As with all NGS control points, verification and documentation of this benchmark's current condition and accessibility support the integrity of the geodetic network. Surveyors and engineers rely on such reference stations to establish accurate measurements for construction, boundary determination, and infrastructure development. Maintaining records of these points ensures continuity of the survey control network for future generations.

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SAUB — NGS JU3220 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218902 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.892692°, -75.188540°, corresponding to 39° 53′ 33.69″ N, 75° 11′ 18.75″ 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 SAUB — NGS JU3220 — 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)39.892692, -75.188540
WGS84 (DMS)39° 53′ 33.69″ N, 75° 11′ 18.75″ 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:

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PHIL NAVY SHIPYARD SW TANK — NGS JU3219 — Philadelphia, US
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REAR — NGS JU4201 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US
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LIGHT USE 1926 — NGS JU3167 — Philadelphia, US
0.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
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Frequently asked questions

What is SAUB — NGS JU3220 — Philadelphia, US?

SAUB — NGS JU3220 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218902 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 SAUB — NGS JU3220 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of SAUB — NGS JU3220 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.892692°, -75.188540° (decimal), or 39° 53′ 33.69″ N, 75° 11′ 18.75″ 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.