X 217 — NGS KE0280 — North Kansas City, US

USNGStrigunknown#1292
Latitude
39.126389°
Longitude
-94.574444°
Ortho h
225.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic infrastructure. Located near North Kansas City, Missouri, at coordinates 39.12639°N, 94.57444°W, this trig point serves as a precise reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create an interconnected framework enabling surveyors to conduct accurate measurements for property boundaries, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The point's location in the Kansas City metropolitan area makes it valuable for regional surveying applications. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remains important for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network. Surveyors and professionals rely on these established control points to ensure consistency and accuracy in contemporary surveys and spatial data collection efforts.

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X 217 — NGS KE0280 — North 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 #1292 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 225.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.126389°, -94.574444°, corresponding to 39° 7′ 35.00″ N, 94° 34′ 28.00″ 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 217 — NGS KE0280 — North 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)39.126389, -94.574444
WGS84 (DMS)39° 7′ 35.00″ N, 94° 34′ 28.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation225.50 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
M 219 RESET — NGS KE1738 — North Kansas City, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANSAS CITY AMERICAN CAN CO TK — NGS KE1436 — North Kansas City, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 218 — NGS KE0247 — Kansas City, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 218 RESET — NGS KE0248 — Kansas City, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 343 — NGS KE1648 — Kansas City, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MKC F — NGS AI4898 — Kansas City, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is X 217 — NGS KE0280 — North Kansas City, US?

X 217 — NGS KE0280 — North Kansas City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1292 and sits at an elevation of 225.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of X 217 — NGS KE0280 — North Kansas City, US?

The position of X 217 — NGS KE0280 — North Kansas City, US in WGS84 is 39.126389°, -94.574444° (decimal), or 39° 7′ 35.00″ N, 94° 34′ 28.00″ 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.