WY 36 — NGS KE1699 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#1000
Latitude
39.095569°
Longitude
-94.760610°
Ellipsoidal h
243.31 m
Ortho h
276.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal and vertical geodetic infrastructure. Located in the Kansas City, Kansas area at coordinates 39.09557°N, 94.76061°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional control across the nation. The ellipsoidal elevation of 243.3 meters is documented for users requiring three-dimensional coordinate information. Verification and documentation of such points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network, ensuring that surveyors and engineers can reliably establish local control networks and conduct precise positioning work. Regular recovery and condition assessments of these monuments support continued utility in modern surveying applications.

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WY 36 — NGS KE1699 — 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 #1000 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 276.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.095569°, -94.760610°, corresponding to 39° 5′ 44.05″ N, 94° 45′ 38.20″ 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 36 — NGS KE1699 — 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)39.095569, -94.760610
WGS84 (DMS)39° 5′ 44.05″ N, 94° 45′ 38.20″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation276.20 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
WY 29 — NGS KE1692 — Kansas City, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WY 30 — NGS KE1693 — Kansas City, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WY 41 — NGS KE1704 — Kansas City, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WY 47 — NGS KE1710 — Kansas City, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 259 — NGS KE0266 — Kansas City, US
3.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 259 RESET — NGS KE0267 — Kansas City, US
3.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WY 36 — NGS KE1699 — Kansas City, US?

WY 36 — NGS KE1699 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1000 and sits at an elevation of 276.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WY 36 — NGS KE1699 — Kansas City, US?

The position of WY 36 — NGS KE1699 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.095569°, -94.760610° (decimal), or 39° 5′ 44.05″ N, 94° 45′ 38.20″ 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.