Y 253 — NGS KY0286 — Ohio Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#633307
Latitude
40.523611°
Longitude
-80.071389°
Ortho h
252.94 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. As a trig point, this benchmark served as a primary control station for horizontal positioning and was historically occupied during triangulation surveys to extend accurate positional control across regions. Located near Ohio Township, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.52361° N, 80.07139° W, this point contributes to the regional geodetic infrastructure of western Pennsylvania. Trig stations of this type provided essential reference points for subsequent surveys, mapping projects, and engineering works requiring precise horizontal control. Verification and documentation of benchmarks remain valuable for surveying professionals who may need to recover or reestablish control networks, conduct historical analysis of survey operations, or integrate legacy data with modern positioning systems. Maintaining accurate records of such points preserves institutional knowledge and supports continuity in geodetic practice.

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Y 253 — NGS KY0286 — Ohio Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633307 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 252.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.523611°, -80.071389°, corresponding to 40° 31′ 25.00″ N, 80° 4′ 17.00″ 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 253 — NGS KY0286 — Ohio 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)40.523611, -80.071389
WGS84 (DMS)40° 31′ 25.00″ N, 80° 4′ 17.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation252.94 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
LOWRIE — NGS KY3038 — Ohio Township, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 253 — NGS KY0285 — Ohio Township, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 253 — NGS KY0287 — Ross Township, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 253 — NGS KY0284 — Ohio Township, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 252 — NGS KY0288 — Ross Township, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 253 — NGS KY0283 — Ohio Township, US
2.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Y 253 — NGS KY0286 — Ohio Township, US?

Y 253 — NGS KY0286 — Ohio Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633307 and sits at an elevation of 252.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Y 253 — NGS KY0286 — Ohio Township, US?

The position of Y 253 — NGS KY0286 — Ohio Township, US in WGS84 is 40.523611°, -80.071389° (decimal), or 40° 31′ 25.00″ N, 80° 4′ 17.00″ 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.