WY 11 — NGS KE1674 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#924
Latitude
39.152197°
Longitude
-94.621956°
Ellipsoidal h
196.55 m
Ortho h
229.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that establish the geometric and gravitational framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precise control points for professional surveyors and mapmakers conducting boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, and geographic information system development. Located near Kansas City, Kansas, at coordinates 39.15220°N, 94.62196°W, this benchmark provides geodetic control for regional surveying activities across eastern Kansas. The ellipsoidal elevation of 196.6 meters documents the point's vertical position relative to the ellipsoid model. Verification and documentation of NGS benchmarks remain essential for maintaining accurate spatial data infrastructure and ensuring consistency across cadastral and engineering surveys. Surveyors and geodesists are encouraged to report the current condition and accessibility of this control point to support ongoing network maintenance.

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WY 11 — NGS KE1674 — 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 #924 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 229.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.152197°, -94.621956°, corresponding to 39° 9′ 7.91″ N, 94° 37′ 19.04″ 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 11 — NGS KE1674 — 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)39.152197, -94.621956
WGS84 (DMS)39° 9′ 7.91″ N, 94° 37′ 19.04″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation229.00 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
V 280 — NGS KE0218 — Kansas City, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 259 — NGS KE0215 — Kansas City, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY BPU S STACK — NGS KE1173
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 280 — NGS KE0216 — Kansas City, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EPA BASE STATION KANSAS CITY — NGS AA2874
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
237 — NGS KE0213 — Kansas City, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WY 11 — NGS KE1674 — Kansas City, US?

WY 11 — NGS KE1674 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #924 and sits at an elevation of 229.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WY 11 — NGS KE1674 — Kansas City, US?

The position of WY 11 — NGS KE1674 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.152197°, -94.621956° (decimal), or 39° 9′ 7.91″ N, 94° 37′ 19.04″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.