A 1008 — NGS AW1878 — Harris County, US

USNGStrigunknown#3212
Latitude
29.845097°
Longitude
-95.692539°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Harris County, Texas, this trig point serves as a reference station for establishing accurate horizontal positions and elevations across the region. Triangulation stations historically provided crucial survey control for mapping, engineering projects, and cadastral surveys before the advent of satellite-based positioning systems. Modern surveyors and geospatial professionals continue to value these established points for verifying equipment accuracy, constraining survey networks, and maintaining consistency with historical survey data. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks preserve their utility for reference and quality assurance in professional surveying practice. The coordinates provided establish its precise location within the continental coordinate system.

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A 1008 — NGS AW1878 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3212 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.845097°, -95.692539°, corresponding to 29° 50′ 42.35″ N, 95° 41′ 33.14″ 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 A 1008 — NGS AW1878 — Harris 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)29.845097, -95.692539
WGS84 (DMS)29° 50′ 42.35″ N, 95° 41′ 33.14″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
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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 1008 — NGS AW1877 — Harris County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 1008 — NGS AW1876 — Harris County, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 1502 — NGS AW5435 — Harris County, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 1182 — NGS AW4505 — Harris County, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T86 B — NGS AW7102 — Harris County, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAM 6B ARP — NGS DR9253 — Harris County, US
3.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is A 1008 — NGS AW1878 — Harris County, US?

A 1008 — NGS AW1878 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3212. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 1008 — NGS AW1878 — Harris County, US?

The position of A 1008 — NGS AW1878 — Harris County, US in WGS84 is 29.845097°, -95.692539° (decimal), or 29° 50′ 42.35″ N, 95° 41′ 33.14″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.