WY 23 — NGS KE1686 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#1024
Latitude
39.128415°
Longitude
-94.744630°
Ellipsoidal h
271.25 m
Ortho h
304.10 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the geometric foundation for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Kansas City, Kansas, at coordinates 39.12841°N, 94.74463°W, this control point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning. The ellipsoidal elevation of 271.3 m reflects the point's height above the WGS 84 reference ellipsoid. Trig stations such as this mark positions of known geodetic accuracy and are essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and scientific applications requiring precise spatial reference. Regular verification and documentation of NGS control points maintain the integrity of the national geodetic network, ensuring that surveyors and mapping professionals can establish reliable local coordinate systems. These monumented stations provide the framework upon which detailed geographic and cadastral information depends.

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WY 23 — NGS KE1686 — 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 #1024 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 304.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.128415°, -94.744630°, corresponding to 39° 7′ 42.29″ N, 94° 44′ 40.67″ 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 23 — NGS KE1686 — 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)39.128415, -94.744630
WGS84 (DMS)39° 7′ 42.29″ N, 94° 44′ 40.67″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation304.10 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
WY 30 — NGS KE1693 — Kansas City, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WY 14 — NGS KE1677 — Kansas City, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WY 29 — NGS KE1692 — Kansas City, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WY 22 — NGS KE1685 — Kansas City, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WY 24 — NGS KE1687 — Kansas City, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WY 07 — NGS KE1670 — Kansas City, US
3.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WY 23 — NGS KE1686 — Kansas City, US?

WY 23 — NGS KE1686 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1024 and sits at an elevation of 304.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WY 23 — NGS KE1686 — Kansas City, US?

The position of WY 23 — NGS KE1686 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.128415°, -94.744630° (decimal), or 39° 7′ 42.29″ N, 94° 44′ 40.67″ 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.