WY 60=JO 1008 — NGS KE1720 — Westwood, US

USNGStrigunknown#1794
Latitude
39.042923°
Longitude
-94.612048°
Ellipsoidal h
261.81 m
Ortho h
294.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station monumented as part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points distributed across the United States. Located near Westwood, Kansas, at coordinates 39.04292° N, 94.61205° W, this trig point serves as a fundamental reference for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type establish precise horizontal and vertical control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic data collection. The ellipsoidal elevation of 261.8 meters provides vertical reference relative to contemporary geodetic datums. As part of NGS's national control network, this point contributes to the integrated system of geodetic monuments that enables consistent coordinate definition across surveying jurisdictions. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks preserve their utility for professional surveying practice and maintain the accuracy of spatial data infrastructure.

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WY 60=JO 1008 — NGS KE1720 — Westwood, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1794 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 294.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.042923°, -94.612048°, corresponding to 39° 2′ 34.52″ N, 94° 36′ 43.37″ 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 60=JO 1008 — NGS KE1720 — Westwood, 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)39.042923, -94.612048
WGS84 (DMS)39° 2′ 34.52″ N, 94° 36′ 43.37″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation294.70 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
ROELAND PARK RAD STA KMBZ MAST — NGS KE1143 — Westwood, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROSEDALE RAD STA KMBC MAST — NGS KE1141 — Westwood, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROELAND PARK MUN TANK — NGS KE1155
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY LORETTO ACAD CUP — NGS KE1474
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 328 — NGS KE0328 — Kansas City, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOREST — NGS KE1156 — Kansas City, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WY 60=JO 1008 — NGS KE1720 — Westwood, US?

WY 60=JO 1008 — NGS KE1720 — Westwood, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1794 and sits at an elevation of 294.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WY 60=JO 1008 — NGS KE1720 — Westwood, US?

The position of WY 60=JO 1008 — NGS KE1720 — Westwood, US in WGS84 is 39.042923°, -94.612048° (decimal), or 39° 2′ 34.52″ N, 94° 36′ 43.37″ 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.

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