WY 02 — NGS KE1665 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#806
Latitude
39.187770°
Longitude
-94.788060°
Ellipsoidal h
203.19 m
Ortho h
236.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Located near Kansas City, Kansas, at coordinates 39.18777° N, 94.78806° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided precise horizontal and vertical control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The ellipsoidal elevation of 203.2 meters contributes to three-dimensional positioning accuracy. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining survey integrity, ensuring consistency across projects, and supporting modern surveying technologies that rely on established reference networks.

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WY 02 — NGS KE1665 — 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 #806 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 236.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.187770°, -94.788060°, corresponding to 39° 11′ 15.97″ N, 94° 47′ 17.02″ 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 WY 02 — NGS KE1665 — 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)39.187770, -94.788060
WGS84 (DMS)39° 11′ 15.97″ N, 94° 47′ 17.02″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation236.00 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
B 282 — NGS KE0197 — Kansas City, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AA 282 — NGS KE0196 — Kansas City, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WY 52 — NGS KE1715 — Kansas City, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 282 — NGS KE0198 — Kansas City, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CC 282 — NGS KE0199 — Kansas City, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LAKE — NGS KE1179 — Kansas City, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WY 02 — NGS KE1665 — Kansas City, US?

WY 02 — NGS KE1665 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #806 and sits at an elevation of 236.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WY 02 — NGS KE1665 — Kansas City, US?

The position of WY 02 — NGS KE1665 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.187770°, -94.788060° (decimal), or 39° 11′ 15.97″ N, 94° 47′ 17.02″ 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.