X 171 — NGS KE0312 — Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#1574
Latitude
39.041389°
Longitude
-94.567778°
Ortho h
246.16 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's historical network of precisely positioned reference points across the United States. Located near Kansas City, Missouri, at coordinates 39.04139° N, 94.56778° W, this trig point served as a control station for horizontal positioning and survey work in the region. Triangulation stations of this classification were fundamental to establishing the geodetic framework upon which subsequent surveying, mapping, and infrastructure projects depended. The NGS network enabled surveyors and engineers to reference their local measurements to a consistent national datum. Modern survey professionals benefit from locating and documenting such benchmarks, as they provide historical geodetic control and serve as verification points for contemporary positioning work. Confirmation of existing trig stations supports the continuity of surveying records and assists in quality assurance for projects requiring ties to established geodetic control.

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X 171 — NGS KE0312 — 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 #1574 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 246.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.041389°, -94.567778°, corresponding to 39° 2′ 29.00″ N, 94° 34′ 4.00″ 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 X 171 — NGS KE0312 — 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)39.041389, -94.567778
WGS84 (DMS)39° 2′ 29.00″ N, 94° 34′ 4.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation246.16 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
Y 171 — NGS KE0313 — Kansas City, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 171 — NGS KE0311 — Kansas City, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KCU — NGS KE0314 — Kansas City, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 171 — NGS KE0310 — Kansas City, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY BLESSED SAC CH CUP — NGS KE1454
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 171 — NGS KE0309 — Kansas City, US
3.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is X 171 — NGS KE0312 — Kansas City, US?

X 171 — NGS KE0312 — Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1574 and sits at an elevation of 246.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of X 171 — NGS KE0312 — Kansas City, US?

The position of X 171 — NGS KE0312 — Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.041389°, -94.567778° (decimal), or 39° 2′ 29.00″ N, 94° 34′ 4.00″ 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.