108 BORR — NGS JV0731 — Columbia, US

USNGStrigunknown#634790
Latitude
39.295000°
Longitude
-76.779444°
Ortho h
56.93 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Trig points serve as primary control stations for horizontal positioning and are essential references for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional areas. Located near Columbia, Maryland at coordinates 39.29500°N, 76.77944°W, this station contributes to the regional control network in central Maryland. Triangulation stations of this class have historically provided accurate positional data for subsequent surveys and infrastructure development. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network. Survey professionals rely on these reference points to establish local control networks and verify the accuracy of modern positioning techniques. Continued stewardship of this station supports both legacy surveying work and contemporary geospatial applications requiring precise horizontal datum references.

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108 BORR — NGS JV0731 — Columbia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634790 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 56.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.295000°, -76.779444°, corresponding to 39° 17′ 42.00″ N, 76° 46′ 46.00″ 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 108 BORR — NGS JV0731 — Columbia, 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)39.295000, -76.779444
WGS84 (DMS)39° 17′ 42.00″ N, 76° 46′ 46.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation56.93 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
EE 44 — NGS JV0730 — Columbia, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
107 — NGS JV0728 — Columbia, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DD 44 — NGS JV0729 — Columbia, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHESTNUT — NGS JV6054 — Columbia, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOLLO — NGS JV6055 — Columbia, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ACROSS — NGS JV6045 — Baltimore County, US
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 108 BORR — NGS JV0731 — Columbia, US?

108 BORR — NGS JV0731 — Columbia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634790 and sits at an elevation of 56.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 108 BORR — NGS JV0731 — Columbia, US?

The position of 108 BORR — NGS JV0731 — Columbia, US in WGS84 is 39.295000°, -76.779444° (decimal), or 39° 17′ 42.00″ N, 76° 46′ 46.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 18N (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.