31 E 7 — NGS AI8520 — Columbia, US

USNGStrigunknown#634755
Latitude
39.237962°
Longitude
-76.769913°
Ellipsoidal h
113.34 m
Ortho h
145.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Columbia, Maryland, at coordinates 39.23796° N, 76.76991° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 113.3 meters, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal and vertical control in surveying and mapping operations throughout the region. Trig stations like this one are established to provide accurate positional reference data for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers. The NGS network enables precise geodetic work for infrastructure development, property boundary determination, and spatial data collection. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the nation's surveying infrastructure and ensuring consistency in geospatial datasets.

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31 E 7 — NGS AI8520 — Columbia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634755 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 145.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.237962°, -76.769913°, corresponding to 39° 14′ 16.66″ N, 76° 46′ 11.69″ 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 31 E 7 — NGS AI8520 — 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)39.237962, -76.769913
WGS84 (DMS)39° 14′ 16.66″ N, 76° 46′ 11.69″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation145.70 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
B 44 — NGS JV0724 — Columbia, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 44 — NGS JV0723 — Baltimore County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 44 — NGS JV0725 — Columbia, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GIS 88 — NGS AE2448 — Baltimore County, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AA 44 — NGS JV0722 — Baltimore County, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
101 BORR — NGS JV0721 — Baltimore County, US
3.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 31 E 7 — NGS AI8520 — Columbia, US?

31 E 7 — NGS AI8520 — Columbia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634755 and sits at an elevation of 145.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 31 E 7 — NGS AI8520 — Columbia, US?

The position of 31 E 7 — NGS AI8520 — Columbia, US in WGS84 is 39.237962°, -76.769913° (decimal), or 39° 14′ 16.66″ N, 76° 46′ 11.69″ 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.