Y 130 — NGS KX1457 — Pittsburgh, US

USNGStrigunknown#633428
Latitude
40.436111°
Longitude
-79.949722°
Ortho h
245.95 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trig network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region at coordinates 40.43611°N, 79.94972°W, this point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and control propagation in western Pennsylvania. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and integrated into the NGS network to provide accurate geospatial control for large-scale surveying projects, property boundary establishment, and infrastructure development. The documented position and network connections enable surveyors and engineers to reference their work to the national geodetic datum. Verification and maintenance of such control points remains valuable for validating survey work, assessing datum shifts, and supporting contemporary positioning efforts. Surveyors working in this region should consult the NGS database for current point status and any applicable corrections or recovery notes.

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Y 130 — NGS KX1457 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633428 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 246.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.436111°, -79.949722°, corresponding to 40° 26′ 10.00″ N, 79° 56′ 59.00″ 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 Y 130 — NGS KX1457 — Pittsburgh, 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)40.436111, -79.949722
WGS84 (DMS)40° 26′ 10.00″ N, 79° 56′ 59.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation245.95 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
PITTSBURGH CATH LEARN ANTENNA — NGS KX2072
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 343 — NGS KX1263 — Pittsburgh, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 130 — NGS KX1458 — Pittsburgh, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 131 — NGS KX1264 — Pittsburgh, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 343 — NGS KX1262 — Pittsburgh, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PITTSBURGH 2 CORS ARP — NGS DL9818
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Y 130 — NGS KX1457 — Pittsburgh, US?

Y 130 — NGS KX1457 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633428 and sits at an elevation of 246.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Y 130 — NGS KX1457 — Pittsburgh, US?

The position of Y 130 — NGS KX1457 — Pittsburgh, US in WGS84 is 40.436111°, -79.949722° (decimal), or 40° 26′ 10.00″ N, 79° 56′ 59.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 17N (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.