WY 47 — NGS KE1710 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#1009
Latitude
39.065711°
Longitude
-94.752105°
Ellipsoidal h
200.12 m
Ortho h
232.97 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Triangulation stations like this point serve as accurate positional references for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across broad areas. Located near Kansas City, Kansas, at coordinates 39.06571°N, 94.75210°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 200.1 meters, this benchmark contributes to the horizontal and vertical control network essential for cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and spatial data applications. NGS triangulation points are typically monumented with stable ground markers. Verification and documentation of such reference stations ensure the integrity of the geodetic infrastructure upon which professional surveying and geospatial work depend.

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WY 47 — NGS KE1710 — 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 #1009 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 233.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.065711°, -94.752105°, corresponding to 39° 3′ 56.56″ N, 94° 45′ 7.58″ 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 47 — NGS KE1710 — 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)39.065711, -94.752105
WGS84 (DMS)39° 3′ 56.56″ N, 94° 45′ 7.58″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation232.97 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:

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L 259 — NGS KE0268 — Kansas City, US
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K 259 — NGS KE0266 — Kansas City, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 259 RESET — NGS KE0267 — Kansas City, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 259 RESET — NGS KE0265 — Kansas City, US
3.3 km away · US
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H 259 — NGS KE0264 — Kansas City, US
3.3 km away · US
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WY 36 — NGS KE1699 — Kansas City, US
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Frequently asked questions

What is WY 47 — NGS KE1710 — Kansas City, US?

WY 47 — NGS KE1710 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1009 and sits at an elevation of 233.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WY 47 — NGS KE1710 — Kansas City, US?

The position of WY 47 — NGS KE1710 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.065711°, -94.752105° (decimal), or 39° 3′ 56.56″ N, 94° 45′ 7.58″ 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.