STADIUM — NGS JU3160 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218917
Latitude
39.901736°
Longitude
-75.173105°
Ortho h
27.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at coordinates 39.90174°N, 75.17310°W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal control in regional surveying and mapping activities. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create accurate positional networks across the country. They function as monumented reference points that surveyors and engineers use to orient local surveys and verify measurement accuracy. The point's designation within the NGS system ensures its integration with the broader national geodetic datum. Proper documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy and supporting infrastructure projects, land records, and scientific applications. Surveyors benefit from confirming the physical condition and precise location of these reference points to ensure reliable measurements in contemporary work.

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STADIUM — NGS JU3160 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218917 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 27.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.901736°, -75.173105°, corresponding to 39° 54′ 6.25″ N, 75° 10′ 23.18″ 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 STADIUM — NGS JU3160 — 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)39.901736, -75.173105
WGS84 (DMS)39° 54′ 6.25″ N, 75° 10′ 23.18″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation27.50 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
TERMINAL — NGS JU4517 — Philadelphia, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 276 — NGS JU0867 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PREBLE — NGS JU3216 — Philadelphia, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 276 — NGS JU0872 — Philadelphia, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAPEHART — NGS JU4498 — Philadelphia, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GYRO — NGS JU3217 — Philadelphia, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is STADIUM — NGS JU3160 — Philadelphia, US?

STADIUM — NGS JU3160 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218917 and sits at an elevation of 27.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of STADIUM — NGS JU3160 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of STADIUM — NGS JU3160 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.901736°, -75.173105° (decimal), or 39° 54′ 6.25″ N, 75° 10′ 23.18″ 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.