V 201 — NGS KX1583 — Hampton Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#633218
Latitude
40.560000°
Longitude
-79.964444°
Ortho h
258.11 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located in Hampton Township, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.56000° N, 79.96444° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for horizontal positioning in western Pennsylvania. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate horizontal control across broad geographic areas. Such points enable surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals to reference their local work to a consistent national datum. The documented location and network affiliation of this benchmark make it valuable for verification surveys and for establishing secondary control networks in the region. Confirmation of this point's physical condition and positional accuracy remains important for maintaining the integrity of Pennsylvania's geodetic infrastructure. Professional surveyors may utilize records of this monument when conducting boundary, engineering, or cartographic projects requiring ties to established control.

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V 201 — NGS KX1583 — Hampton Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633218 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 258.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.560000°, -79.964444°, corresponding to 40° 33′ 36.00″ N, 79° 57′ 52.00″ 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 V 201 — NGS KX1583 — Hampton Township, 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)40.560000, -79.964444
WGS84 (DMS)40° 33′ 36.00″ N, 79° 57′ 52.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation258.11 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 201 — NGS KX1582 — Hampton Township, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 205 — NGS KX1580 — Hampton Township, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALLISON PARK RADIO KDKA MAST — NGS KX2118 — Hampton Township, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 201 RESET — NGS KX1874 — Shaler Township, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 201 — NGS KX1585 — Hampton Township, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 202 RESET — NGS KX1587 — Hampton Township, US
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is V 201 — NGS KX1583 — Hampton Township, US?

V 201 — NGS KX1583 — Hampton Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633218 and sits at an elevation of 258.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of V 201 — NGS KX1583 — Hampton Township, US?

The position of V 201 — NGS KX1583 — Hampton Township, US in WGS84 is 40.560000°, -79.964444° (decimal), or 40° 33′ 36.00″ N, 79° 57′ 52.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 17N (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.