Z 130 — NGS KX1458 — Pittsburgh, US

USNGStrigunknown#633430
Latitude
40.445167°
Longitude
-79.946767°
Ortho h
256.79 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which serves as the foundational control for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Trig stations like this point establish precise horizontal positions used in cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.44517°N, 79.94677°W, this benchmark provides reference control for the western Pennsylvania region. The point's documented position enables surveyors to tie local measurements to the national geodetic datum, ensuring consistency and accuracy across jurisdictional boundaries. Verification and maintenance of such control points remain essential for preserving the integrity of the nation's surveying infrastructure. Current users should verify the monument's condition and accessibility before establishing observations, as physical markers may be subject to disturbance or destruction over time.

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Z 130 — NGS KX1458 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633430 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 256.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.445167°, -79.946767°, corresponding to 40° 26′ 42.60″ N, 79° 56′ 48.36″ 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 Z 130 — NGS KX1458 — 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)40.445167, -79.946767
WGS84 (DMS)40° 26′ 42.60″ N, 79° 56′ 48.36″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation256.79 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
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PITTSBURGH 2 CORS ARP — NGS DL9818
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 130 — NGS KX1457 — Pittsburgh, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 136 — NGS KX1487 — Pittsburgh, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 136 — NGS KX1459 — Pittsburgh, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
66 — NGS KX1486 — Pittsburgh, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Z 130 — NGS KX1458 — Pittsburgh, US?

Z 130 — NGS KX1458 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633430 and sits at an elevation of 256.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Z 130 — NGS KX1458 — Pittsburgh, US?

The position of Z 130 — NGS KX1458 — Pittsburgh, US in WGS84 is 40.445167°, -79.946767° (decimal), or 40° 26′ 42.60″ N, 79° 56′ 48.36″ 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.