ZZ 115 — NGS KX1270 — Pittsburgh, US

USNGStrigunknown#633405
Latitude
40.435833°
Longitude
-79.999167°
Ortho h
227.56 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's primary control network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as precise reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional and local scales. Located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this benchmark contributes to the spatial control infrastructure in western Pennsylvania. The station's published coordinates and elevation data enable surveyors and engineers to reference their measurements to the national datum. Periodic verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining network integrity, supporting infrastructure development, and ensuring consistency in surveying practice. Professional users should consult the NGS database for complete metadata, including any available monumentation descriptions or condition reports that may affect its utility for field work.

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ZZ 115 — NGS KX1270 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633405 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 227.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.435833°, -79.999167°, corresponding to 40° 26′ 9.00″ N, 79° 59′ 57.00″ 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 ZZ 115 — NGS KX1270 — 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)40.435833, -79.999167
WGS84 (DMS)40° 26′ 9.00″ N, 79° 59′ 57.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation227.56 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
G 343 — NGS KX1272 — Pittsburgh, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 131 — NGS KX1269 — Pittsburgh, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PITTSBURGH BELL MICROWAVE TWR — NGS KY3073
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1013 — NGS KY0399 — Pittsburgh, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 343 — NGS KX1268 — Pittsburgh, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2029 — NGS KY0400 — Pittsburgh, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ZZ 115 — NGS KX1270 — Pittsburgh, US?

ZZ 115 — NGS KX1270 — Pittsburgh, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633405 and sits at an elevation of 227.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ZZ 115 — NGS KX1270 — Pittsburgh, US?

The position of ZZ 115 — NGS KX1270 — Pittsburgh, US in WGS84 is 40.435833°, -79.999167° (decimal), or 40° 26′ 9.00″ N, 79° 59′ 57.00″ 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.