WY 50 — NGS KE1713 — Overland Park, US

USNGStrigunknown#1751
Latitude
39.044045°
Longitude
-94.686493°
Ellipsoidal h
262.68 m
Ortho h
295.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundational control infrastructure for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used in geodetic surveys, providing geometric control for subsequent surveying projects and cartographic work. Located near Overland Park, Kansas, at latitude 39.04405° and longitude -94.68649°, this point is situated in the Kansas City metropolitan region. The ellipsoidal elevation of 262.7 meters establishes the vertical component of the control network. Such benchmarks maintain critical importance for professional surveyors, engineers, and geospatial professionals requiring accurate positional references. Verification and documentation of these control points ensures the integrity of the geodetic datum and supports reliable surveying standards across regional and national projects. Regular confirmation of monumentation and coordinate accuracy preserves the utility of these reference points for future survey work.

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WY 50 — NGS KE1713 — Overland Park, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1751 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 295.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.044045°, -94.686493°, corresponding to 39° 2′ 38.56″ N, 94° 41′ 11.37″ 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 50 — NGS KE1713 — Overland Park, 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)39.044045, -94.686493
WGS84 (DMS)39° 2′ 38.56″ N, 94° 41′ 11.37″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation295.50 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
SOUTH — NGS KE1161 — Merriam, US
0.6 km away · US
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R 328 — NGS KE0325 — Overland Park, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 328 — NGS KE0324 — Merriam, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY 51ST ST MUN TANK — NGS KE1163
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MISSION SW BELL TEL MICROWAVE — NGS KE1158
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 328 — NGS KE0326 — Kansas City, US
2.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WY 50 — NGS KE1713 — Overland Park, US?

WY 50 — NGS KE1713 — Overland Park, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1751 and sits at an elevation of 295.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WY 50 — NGS KE1713 — Overland Park, US?

The position of WY 50 — NGS KE1713 — Overland Park, US in WGS84 is 39.044045°, -94.686493° (decimal), or 39° 2′ 38.56″ N, 94° 41′ 11.37″ 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.