V 277 — NGS JU0874 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218872
Latitude
39.921944°
Longitude
-75.190833°
Ortho h
15.41 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which forms the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at coordinates 39.92194°N, 75.19083°W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional control through inter-visible monument networks. The benchmark enables surveyors and engineers to reference their local measurements to the national coordinate system, supporting infrastructure projects, property boundary establishment, and cartographic accuracy. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for maintaining survey integrity and ensuring consistency in spatial data. As part of the NGS permanent monumentation, this station contributes to the geodetic framework underlying regional and national surveying activities. Professionals working in this area should confirm the current condition and accessibility of this reference point before incorporating it into survey operations.

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V 277 — NGS JU0874 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218872 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 15.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.921944°, -75.190833°, corresponding to 39° 55′ 19.00″ N, 75° 11′ 27.00″ 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 277 — NGS JU0874 — 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)39.921944, -75.190833
WGS84 (DMS)39° 55′ 19.00″ N, 75° 11′ 27.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation15.41 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
WOLF — NGS JU4524 — Philadelphia, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 277 — NGS JU0873 — Philadelphia, US
0.7 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Point Breeze
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 277 — NGS JU0875 — Philadelphia, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 10 — NGS JU0743 — Philadelphia, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PASSYUNK — NGS JU4514 — Philadelphia, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is V 277 — NGS JU0874 — Philadelphia, US?

V 277 — NGS JU0874 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218872 and sits at an elevation of 15.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of V 277 — NGS JU0874 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of V 277 — NGS JU0874 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.921944°, -75.190833° (decimal), or 39° 55′ 19.00″ N, 75° 11′ 27.00″ 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.