5549 C OF B — NGS JV0797 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#634948
Latitude
39.311667°
Longitude
-76.660000°
Ortho h
75.07 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the foundational geodetic control for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Baltimore, Maryland at coordinates 39.31167°, -76.66000°, this trig point serves as a reference monument for horizontal positioning. Triangulation stations function as fixed control points in surveying networks, historically established through systematic intervisibility and angular measurements. Such monuments support boundary surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work across regional and local scales. The precise documentation and periodic verification of these reference points is essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic datum. Surveyors and engineers rely upon such control monuments to ensure accuracy and consistency in their professional work. Current location and condition records for these benchmarks support modern positioning technologies and geodetic advancement.

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5549 C OF B — NGS JV0797 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634948 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 75.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.311667°, -76.660000°, corresponding to 39° 18′ 42.00″ N, 76° 39′ 36.00″ 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 5549 C OF B — NGS JV0797 — Baltimore, 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)39.311667, -76.660000
WGS84 (DMS)39° 18′ 42.00″ N, 76° 39′ 36.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation75.07 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
5520 C OF B — NGS JV0798 — Baltimore, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5548 A C OF B — NGS JV0795 — Baltimore, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5548 C OF B — NGS JV0796 — Baltimore, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 600 — NGS AI8088 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
4270 C OF B — NGS JV0799 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 13 — NGS JV0800 — Baltimore, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 5549 C OF B — NGS JV0797 — Baltimore, US?

5549 C OF B — NGS JV0797 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634948 and sits at an elevation of 75.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 5549 C OF B — NGS JV0797 — Baltimore, US?

The position of 5549 C OF B — NGS JV0797 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.311667°, -76.660000° (decimal), or 39° 18′ 42.00″ N, 76° 39′ 36.00″ 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.