X 237 — NGS JU0735 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218492
Latitude
39.930000°
Longitude
-75.144167°
Ortho h
4.01 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which maintains the foundational geodetic infrastructure for the United States. Trig stations of this classification serve as horizontal control points, establishing accurate positional references for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional areas. Located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vicinity at coordinates 39.93000° N, 75.14417° W, this benchmark contributes to the interconnected framework of monuments that define the national spatial reference system. Trig stations such as this historically supported both classical triangulation networks and modern positioning work. The verification and documentation of geodetic control points remains essential for land surveying, civil engineering, and geospatial applications. Maintaining accessible records of established benchmarks ensures continuity of reference standards and supports accurate future surveys. This point's position within an active metropolitan region underscores the importance of preserving geodetic infrastructure in areas of ongoing development and measurement activity.

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X 237 — NGS JU0735 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218492 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 4.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.930000°, -75.144167°, corresponding to 39° 55′ 48.00″ N, 75° 8′ 39.00″ 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 237 — NGS JU0735 — Philadelphia, 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)39.930000, -75.144167
WGS84 (DMS)39° 55′ 48.00″ N, 75° 8′ 39.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation4.01 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
PIER 55 S — NGS JU3118 — Philadelphia, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CARPENTER — NGS JU4499 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
854 5240 J TIDAL — NGS AJ2129 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA BAUGHS CHIM USE — NGS JU3121
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA GER EVAN LUTH CH — NGS JU3142
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 237 — NGS JU0734 — Philadelphia, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is X 237 — NGS JU0735 — Philadelphia, US?

X 237 — NGS JU0735 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218492 and sits at an elevation of 4.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of X 237 — NGS JU0735 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of X 237 — NGS JU0735 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 39.930000°, -75.144167° (decimal), or 39° 55′ 48.00″ N, 75° 8′ 39.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 18N (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.