SCHUYLKILL R ENT FRONT RANGE — NGS JU3166 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218894
Latitude
39.888921°
Longitude
-75.193320°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which forms the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure and supports surveying, mapping, and engineering projects nationwide. As a trig point, this station was established to provide accurate horizontal control through triangulation methods, enabling surveyors to reference positions with high precision across regional areas. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this benchmark represents a critical control point in the Mid-Atlantic region. Such monuments serve as survey monuments for verifying coordinates and establishing localized survey networks. The coordinates 39.88892° N, 75.19332° W place the point within an area of significant surveying activity. Verification and documentation of such geodetic reference points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national control network, ensuring consistency in surveying practice, and supporting infrastructure development. Surveyors conducting work in the vicinity should confirm the station's current condition and accessibility.

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SCHUYLKILL R ENT FRONT RANGE — NGS JU3166 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218894 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.888921°, -75.193320°, corresponding to 39° 53′ 20.12″ N, 75° 11′ 35.95″ 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 SCHUYLKILL R ENT FRONT RANGE — NGS JU3166 — 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)39.888921, -75.193320
WGS84 (DMS)39° 53′ 20.12″ N, 75° 11′ 35.95″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation1.00 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
LIGHT USE 1926 — NGS JU3167 — Philadelphia, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REAR — NGS JU4201 — Philadelphia, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BULKHEAD USE 1926 — NGS JU3165 — Philadelphia, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DRYDOCK — NGS JU4190 — Philadelphia, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RIVER — NGS JU3170 — Philadelphia, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROCK — NGS JU3164 — Philadelphia, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SCHUYLKILL R ENT FRONT RANGE — NGS JU3166 — Philadelphia, US?

SCHUYLKILL R ENT FRONT RANGE — NGS JU3166 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218894 and sits at an elevation of 1.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SCHUYLKILL R ENT FRONT RANGE — NGS JU3166 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of SCHUYLKILL R ENT FRONT RANGE — NGS JU3166 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.888921°, -75.193320° (decimal), or 39° 53′ 20.12″ N, 75° 11′ 35.95″ 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.