SHARSWOOD — NGS JU3140 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218588
Latitude
39.919213°
Longitude
-75.150638°
Ortho h
3.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 39.91921° N, 75.15064° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type provide precise horizontal control through intervisible networks of established points. They support cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information system development. The point's documented location enables surveyors to tie local measurements to the national geodetic datum, ensuring consistency and accuracy in spatial data across jurisdictional boundaries. Verification and maintenance of such benchmark stations remain important for survey professionals relying on established control networks. Proper documentation of these reference points preserves their utility for current and future surveying operations in the Philadelphia metropolitan area and surrounding regions.

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SHARSWOOD — NGS JU3140 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218588 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.919213°, -75.150638°, corresponding to 39° 55′ 9.17″ N, 75° 9′ 2.30″ 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 SHARSWOOD — NGS JU3140 — 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)39.919213, -75.150638
WGS84 (DMS)39° 55′ 9.17″ N, 75° 9′ 2.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation3.00 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
Z 277 — NGS JU0736 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 369 — NGS JU2223 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WECCACOE — NGS JU4522 — Philadelphia, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA BAUGHS CHIM USE — NGS JU3121
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA CAMPHOR CHIM USE — NGS JU3127
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 276 — NGS JU0740 — Philadelphia, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SHARSWOOD — NGS JU3140 — Philadelphia, US?

SHARSWOOD — NGS JU3140 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218588 and sits at an elevation of 3.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SHARSWOOD — NGS JU3140 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of SHARSWOOD — NGS JU3140 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.919213°, -75.150638° (decimal), or 39° 55′ 9.17″ N, 75° 9′ 2.30″ 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.