TREATY — NGS JU4518 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218714
Latitude
39.966748°
Longitude
-75.129393°
Ellipsoidal h
-29.41 m
Ortho h
3.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the backbone of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points essential for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this benchmark is situated at coordinates 39.96675° north latitude and 75.12939° west longitude, with an ellipsoidal elevation of -29.4 meters. The negative elevation indicates a position below the reference ellipsoid surface. As a NGS trig point, this station provides surveyors and geodesists with a documented horizontal and vertical control point for establishing local coordinate systems and verifying survey accuracy. The systematic documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks maintains the integrity of the national geodetic datum and supports reliable spatial reference data for civil infrastructure, land surveying, and scientific applications.

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TREATY — NGS JU4518 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218714 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.966748°, -75.129393°, corresponding to 39° 58′ 0.29″ N, 75° 7′ 45.82″ 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 TREATY — NGS JU4518 — 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)39.966748, -75.129393
WGS84 (DMS)39° 58′ 0.29″ N, 75° 7′ 45.82″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation3.60 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
S 237 — NGS JU0719 — Philadelphia, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PENN 2 — NGS JU4197 — Philadelphia, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 369 — NGS JU2227 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 237 — NGS JU0718 — Philadelphia, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 369 — NGS JU2228 — Philadelphia, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PIER 33 NORTH — NGS JU3115 — Philadelphia, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TREATY — NGS JU4518 — Philadelphia, US?

TREATY — NGS JU4518 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218714 and sits at an elevation of 3.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TREATY — NGS JU4518 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of TREATY — NGS JU4518 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.966748°, -75.129393° (decimal), or 39° 58′ 0.29″ N, 75° 7′ 45.82″ 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.