Y 202 — NGS KX1495 — Reserve Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#633272
Latitude
40.483056°
Longitude
-79.991944°
Ortho h
378.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control for mapping and surveying throughout the United States. Located near Reserve Township in Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.48306°, -79.99194°, this trig point serves as a reference for accurate positioning of surveys, engineering projects, and geographic data collection across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and integrated into the broader NGS control network to provide reliable geodetic reference points. The elevation for this station has not been recorded in available documentation. Verification and documentation of such benchmark locations remains important for surveyors and geodetic professionals who require established reference points for field work. Proper maintenance and confirmation of these monuments supports continuity of regional surveying standards and spatial data accuracy.

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Y 202 — NGS KX1495 — Reserve Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633272 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 378.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.483056°, -79.991944°, corresponding to 40° 28′ 59.00″ N, 79° 59′ 31.00″ 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 202 — NGS KX1495 — Reserve Township, 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)40.483056, -79.991944
WGS84 (DMS)40° 28′ 59.00″ N, 79° 59′ 31.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation378.50 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
Z 202 — NGS KX1494 — Reserve Township, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 205 — NGS KY0587 — Reserve Township, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BOLT — NGS KY0663 — Pittsburgh, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PITTSBURGH ATT MICROWAVE TOWER — NGS KY3074
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 254 — NGS KY0665 — Pittsburgh, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 131 — NGS KX1461 — Millvale, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Y 202 — NGS KX1495 — Reserve Township, US?

Y 202 — NGS KX1495 — Reserve Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633272 and sits at an elevation of 378.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Y 202 — NGS KX1495 — Reserve Township, US?

The position of Y 202 — NGS KX1495 — Reserve Township, US in WGS84 is 40.483056°, -79.991944° (decimal), or 40° 28′ 59.00″ N, 79° 59′ 31.00″ 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.