31 — NGS JV0616 — Baltimore County, US

USNGStrigunknown#634816
Latitude
39.222222°
Longitude
-76.712778°
Ortho h
21.62 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundation of the United States' horizontal control infrastructure. Located in Baltimore County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.22222° N, 76.71278° W, this trig point served the classical surveying purpose of establishing precise horizontal positions for regional mapping and boundary determination. Triangulation stations of this type were systematically established across the country to create an interconnected framework enabling surveyors to conduct accurate work at local and state levels. The point's location in the mid-Atlantic region made it valuable for coordinating surveys across Maryland and adjacent areas. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain important for professionals conducting boundary surveys, engineering projects, and geodetic studies. Maintaining accurate records of these reference points supports the continuity and reliability of the national survey network.

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31 — NGS JV0616 — Baltimore County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634816 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 21.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.222222°, -76.712778°, corresponding to 39° 13′ 20.00″ N, 76° 42′ 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 31 — NGS JV0616 — Baltimore County, 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)39.222222, -76.712778
WGS84 (DMS)39° 13′ 20.00″ N, 76° 42′ 46.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation21.62 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
71 — NGS JV0617 — Baltimore County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GIS 87 — NGS AE2451 — Baltimore County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 3 — NGS JV0614 — Baltimore County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RELAY — NGS JV5826 — Baltimore County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
32IA — NGS AI8502 — Columbia, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 3 — NGS JV0618 — Columbia, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 31 — NGS JV0616 — Baltimore County, US?

31 — NGS JV0616 — Baltimore County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634816 and sits at an elevation of 21.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 31 — NGS JV0616 — Baltimore County, US?

The position of 31 — NGS JV0616 — Baltimore County, US in WGS84 is 39.222222°, -76.712778° (decimal), or 39° 13′ 20.00″ N, 76° 42′ 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.