SPRUCE — NGS JU4516 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218890
Latitude
39.949119°
Longitude
-75.181791°
Ellipsoidal h
-28.23 m
Ortho h
4.80 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the precise geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 39.94912° N, 75.18179° W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and alignment of surveying projects in the region. The negative ellipsoidal elevation of -28.2 meters indicates a location below the WGS 84 reference ellipsoid, typical of areas in or near coastal lowlands. As a trig station, this point was established to provide accurate spatial reference data for surveyors, cartographers, and engineers conducting work in the vicinity. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity and ensuring consistency in regional surveying practices.

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SPRUCE — NGS JU4516 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218890 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 4.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.949119°, -75.181791°, corresponding to 39° 56′ 56.83″ N, 75° 10′ 54.45″ 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 SPRUCE — NGS JU4516 — 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)39.949119, -75.181791
WGS84 (DMS)39° 56′ 56.83″ N, 75° 10′ 54.45″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation4.80 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
PENN — NGS JU3162 — Philadelphia, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MUSEUM — NGS JU3171 — Philadelphia, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC CO STACK — NGS JU3161
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA PRR POWER STACK — NGS JU3152
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRAYS — NGS JU4505 — Philadelphia, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA WANAMAKER TWR LT — NGS JU3147
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SPRUCE — NGS JU4516 — Philadelphia, US?

SPRUCE — NGS JU4516 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218890 and sits at an elevation of 4.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SPRUCE — NGS JU4516 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of SPRUCE — NGS JU4516 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.949119°, -75.181791° (decimal), or 39° 56′ 56.83″ N, 75° 10′ 54.45″ 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.