WY 38 — NGS KE1701 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#1418
Latitude
39.100516°
Longitude
-94.666776°
Ellipsoidal h
242.92 m
Ortho h
275.80 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the horizontal and vertical control framework for mapping and surveying across the United States. Located near Kansas City, Kansas, at coordinates 39.10052° N, 94.66678° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for precise positioning work in the region. Triangulation stations of this type function as fundamental control points, allowing surveyors and mapping professionals to tie local surveys into the national datum. The ellipsoidal elevation of 242.9 meters contributes to three-dimensional geodetic control. Verification and documentation of such points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the surveying infrastructure, ensuring accuracy in civil engineering projects, land surveys, and geographic information systems throughout the area.

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WY 38 — NGS KE1701 — 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 #1418 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 275.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.100516°, -94.666776°, corresponding to 39° 6′ 1.86″ N, 94° 40′ 0.39″ 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 38 — NGS KE1701 — 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)39.100516, -94.666776
WGS84 (DMS)39° 6′ 1.86″ N, 94° 40′ 0.39″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation275.80 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 ARMOURDALE MUN TK — NGS KE1146
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY RAD STA KCKN MAST — NGS KE1160
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WY 37 — NGS KE1700 — Kansas City, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WY 32 — NGS KE1695 — Kansas City, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY TOWER PLAZA TANK — NGS KE1159
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY ST PETERS CH SPIRE — NGS KE1147
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WY 38 — NGS KE1701 — Kansas City, US?

WY 38 — NGS KE1701 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1418 and sits at an elevation of 275.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WY 38 — NGS KE1701 — Kansas City, US?

The position of WY 38 — NGS KE1701 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.100516°, -94.666776° (decimal), or 39° 6′ 1.86″ N, 94° 40′ 0.39″ 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.