A 1509 — NGS AW5650 — Houston, US

USNGStrigunknown#3007
Latitude
29.813611°
Longitude
-95.254167°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points essential for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across local and regional scales. Located near Houston, Texas, at coordinates 29.81361° N, 95.25417° W, this benchmark contributes to geodetic infrastructure in the Gulf Coast region. Such control points enable surveyors and engineers to reference their work to the national datum, ensuring consistency and accuracy across projects. Documentation and periodic verification of these stations are critical for maintaining network integrity. Even points with incomplete elevation data provide valuable horizontal control. This benchmark remains part of the permanent geodetic record available to professionals requiring reliable reference stations for positioning and surveying work in the Houston area and surrounding regions.

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A 1509 — NGS AW5650 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3007 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.813611°, -95.254167°, corresponding to 29° 48′ 49.00″ N, 95° 15′ 15.00″ 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 A 1509 — NGS AW5650 — Houston, 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)29.813611, -95.254167
WGS84 (DMS)29° 48′ 49.00″ N, 95° 15′ 15.00″ 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.

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The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

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Frequently asked questions

What is A 1509 — NGS AW5650 — Houston, US?

A 1509 — NGS AW5650 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3007. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 1509 — NGS AW5650 — Houston, US?

The position of A 1509 — NGS AW5650 — Houston, US in WGS84 is 29.813611°, -95.254167° (decimal), or 29° 48′ 49.00″ N, 95° 15′ 15.00″ 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.