73.5 C OF B — NGS JV0568 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#635005
Latitude
39.272778°
Longitude
-76.608056°
Ortho h
22.16 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental control points underlying the United States' surveying and mapping infrastructure. Located near Baltimore, Maryland at coordinates 39.27278°N, 76.60806°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal control. Such stations were historically established through triangulation methods to create a framework for more detailed surveys and mapping activities. The monument's position provides a known, recoverable point suitable for verification by licensed surveyors and engineers conducting local surveys or establishing subordinate control networks. Documentation and periodic verification of these reference points ensure the integrity and reliability of geodetic data across the nation. Surveyors and GIS professionals rely on such established control monuments to maintain positional accuracy in their work.

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73.5 C OF B — NGS JV0568 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635005 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 22.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.272778°, -76.608056°, corresponding to 39° 16′ 22.00″ N, 76° 36′ 29.00″ 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 73.5 C OF B — NGS JV0568 — 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)39.272778, -76.608056
WGS84 (DMS)39° 16′ 22.00″ N, 76° 36′ 29.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation22.16 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
E 4 — NGS JV0567 — Baltimore, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 137 — NGS JV3840 — Baltimore, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAHILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5488 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 843 — NGS AI8102 — Baltimore, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHESAPEAKE PAPER BOARD CO TANK — NGS JV5545 — Baltimore, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 137 — NGS JV3839 — Baltimore, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 73.5 C OF B — NGS JV0568 — Baltimore, US?

73.5 C OF B — NGS JV0568 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635005 and sits at an elevation of 22.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 73.5 C OF B — NGS JV0568 — Baltimore, US?

The position of 73.5 C OF B — NGS JV0568 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.272778°, -76.608056° (decimal), or 39° 16′ 22.00″ N, 76° 36′ 29.00″ 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.