V 74 — NGS KE0284 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#836
Latitude
39.181389°
Longitude
-94.566389°
Ortho h
270.38 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which forms the foundational geodetic infrastructure for the United States. Located near Kansas City, Missouri, at coordinates 39.18139° N, 94.56639° W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate positional control for large-scale surveying projects. Their role remains significant for validating survey work, establishing property boundaries, and supporting infrastructure development. The coordinates represent the station's position within the National Spatial Reference System. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks is essential for maintaining the integrity of survey networks and ensuring consistency in geospatial data across jurisdictions. Surveyors and geodesists rely on these established control points to maintain accuracy in modern positioning and mapping applications.

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V 74 — NGS KE0284 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #836 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 270.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.181389°, -94.566389°, corresponding to 39° 10′ 53.00″ N, 94° 33′ 59.00″ 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 74 — NGS KE0284 — Kansas City, 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)39.181389, -94.566389
WGS84 (DMS)39° 10′ 53.00″ N, 94° 33′ 59.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation270.38 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
TODD RM 3 — NGS KE1442 — Kansas City, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TODD — NGS KE1435 — Kansas City, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BRIAR — NGS KE1445 — Kansas City, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROCK — NGS KE1444 — Kansas City, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY WATERWORKS TANK — NGS KE1433
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 345 — NGS KE1646 — Kansas City, US
3.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is V 74 — NGS KE0284 — Kansas City, US?

V 74 — NGS KE0284 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #836 and sits at an elevation of 270.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of V 74 — NGS KE0284 — Kansas City, US?

The position of V 74 — NGS KE0284 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.181389°, -94.566389° (decimal), or 39° 10′ 53.00″ N, 94° 33′ 59.00″ 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.