WY 32 — NGS KE1695 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#1424
Latitude
39.116940°
Longitude
-94.660457°
Ellipsoidal h
253.34 m
Ortho h
286.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundational control for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Kansas City, Kansas, at coordinates 39.11694°N, 94.66046°W, this trig point serves as a horizontal and vertical reference for regional surveys and engineering projects. Trig stations of this classification historically provided precise positions for establishing larger survey networks and remain valuable for validating modern positioning techniques. The documented ellipsoidal elevation of 253.3 meters contributes essential vertical control data. Verification and accurate documentation of such benchmarks support land surveying, infrastructure development, and geodetic research in the Kansas City metropolitan area and surrounding region. Maintaining current information on these reference points ensures compatibility between legacy surveys and contemporary positioning systems.

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WY 32 — NGS KE1695 — 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 #1424 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 286.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.116940°, -94.660457°, corresponding to 39° 7′ 0.98″ N, 94° 39′ 37.64″ 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 32 — NGS KE1695 — 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)39.116940, -94.660457
WGS84 (DMS)39° 7′ 0.98″ N, 94° 39′ 37.64″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation286.20 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
KANSAS CITY TOWER PLAZA TANK — NGS KE1159
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY BLESS SAC CH SPIRE — NGS KE1172
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY MATHER HALL TOWER — NGS KE1170
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY ST PETERS CH SPIRE — NGS KE1147
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY RAD STA KCKN MAST — NGS KE1160
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY PARALLEL AVE TANK — NGS KE1168
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WY 32 — NGS KE1695 — Kansas City, US?

WY 32 — NGS KE1695 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1424 and sits at an elevation of 286.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WY 32 — NGS KE1695 — Kansas City, US?

The position of WY 32 — NGS KE1695 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.116940°, -94.660457° (decimal), or 39° 7′ 0.98″ N, 94° 39′ 37.64″ 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.