U 345 — NGS KE1656 — Platte County, US

USNGStrigunknown#820
Latitude
39.193083°
Longitude
-94.702778°
Ortho h
246.81 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the foundational geodetic control for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used to support large-scale surveys, geographic information systems, and engineering projects requiring high-accuracy coordinate data. Located in Platte County, Missouri, at coordinates 39.19308° N, 94.70278° W, this benchmark represents a known control point within the regional geodetic framework. Such monuments enable surveyors and cartographers to establish local coordinates with confidence and consistency across multiple projects and jurisdictions. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic infrastructure. Recording the position, condition, and accessibility of control points ensures their continued utility for contemporary surveying applications and supports the preservation of baseline data for future reference and adjustment campaigns.

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U 345 — NGS KE1656 — Platte County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #820 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 246.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.193083°, -94.702778°, corresponding to 39° 11′ 35.10″ N, 94° 42′ 10.00″ 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 U 345 — NGS KE1656 — Platte County, 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)39.193083, -94.702778
WGS84 (DMS)39° 11′ 35.10″ N, 94° 42′ 10.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation246.81 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:

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BUFORD — NGS KE1498 — Platte County, US
0.8 km away · US
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T 345 — NGS KE1655 — Parkville, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TT 20 — NGS KE1640 — Parkville, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 343 — NGS KE1641 — Parkville, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 282 — NGS KE0206 — Kansas City, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 345 — NGS KE1657 — Parkville, US
3.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is U 345 — NGS KE1656 — Platte County, US?

U 345 — NGS KE1656 — Platte County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #820 and sits at an elevation of 246.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of U 345 — NGS KE1656 — Platte County, US?

The position of U 345 — NGS KE1656 — Platte County, US in WGS84 is 39.193083°, -94.702778° (decimal), or 39° 11′ 35.10″ N, 94° 42′ 10.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.