W 130 — NGS KX1259 — Pittsburgh, US

USNGStrigunknown#633431
Latitude
40.411389°
Longitude
-79.945000°
Ortho h
236.72 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the precise horizontal and vertical reference framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as fundamental control monuments for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across their regions. Located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this benchmark contributes to geodetic coverage in southwestern Pennsylvania and supports large-scale surveying operations throughout the area. The coordinates provided (40.41139°, -79.94500°) represent this point's position within the national spatial reference system. As with all NGS control points, verification and documentation of this monument's condition and accessibility remain valuable for the surveying profession, ensuring continuity of geodetic infrastructure and enabling surveyors to maintain connection to the national datum for their work.

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W 130 — NGS KX1259 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633431 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 236.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.411389°, -79.945000°, corresponding to 40° 24′ 41.00″ N, 79° 56′ 42.00″ 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 W 130 — NGS KX1259 — Pittsburgh, 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)40.411389, -79.945000
WGS84 (DMS)40° 24′ 41.00″ N, 79° 56′ 42.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation236.72 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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MR 3 LA — NGS KX2419 — Pittsburgh, US
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US NGS · triangulation station
JAYNELL — NGS KX2395 — Pittsburgh, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 130 — NGS KX1261 — Pittsburgh, US
1.3 km away · US
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1.5 km away · US
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Z 342 — NGS KX1256 — Pittsburgh, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is W 130 — NGS KX1259 — Pittsburgh, US?

W 130 — NGS KX1259 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633431 and sits at an elevation of 236.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of W 130 — NGS KX1259 — Pittsburgh, US?

The position of W 130 — NGS KX1259 — Pittsburgh, US in WGS84 is 40.411389°, -79.945000° (decimal), or 40° 24′ 41.00″ N, 79° 56′ 42.00″ 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.