A 668 RESET 1960 — NGS AW0862 — Harris County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2378
Latitude
29.946111°
Longitude
-95.447778°
Verifications
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Last checked
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This trigonometric 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, at coordinates 29.94611° N, 95.44778° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal positioning and mapping activities across the region. Trig stations like this one are established to provide accurate spatial reference data for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting detailed surveying work. The point contributes to the broader NGS network, which maintains consistency in coordinate systems and enables precise delineation of property boundaries, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains valuable for professionals requiring reliable geodetic control. Surveyors depend on these established points to validate instrument calibration and ensure accuracy in their fieldwork. Maintaining current records of these reference points supports continued utility of the national geodetic framework.

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A 668 RESET 1960 — NGS AW0862 — 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 #2378 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.946111°, -95.447778°, corresponding to 29° 56′ 46.00″ N, 95° 26′ 52.00″ 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 668 RESET 1960 — NGS AW0862 — 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)29.946111, -95.447778
WGS84 (DMS)29° 56′ 46.00″ N, 95° 26′ 52.00″ 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.

Nearby benchmarks

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

US NGS · triangulation station
C 1250 — NGS AW0786 — Harris County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 1511 — NGS AW5627 — Harris County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 1511 — NGS AW5628 — Houston, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEARS — NGS AW6761 — Harris County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 1511 — NGS AW5626 — Harris County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HGCSD 12 RESET — NGS AB7497 — Houston, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is A 668 RESET 1960 — NGS AW0862 — Harris County, US?

A 668 RESET 1960 — NGS AW0862 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2378. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 668 RESET 1960 — NGS AW0862 — Harris County, US?

The position of A 668 RESET 1960 — NGS AW0862 — Harris County, US in WGS84 is 29.946111°, -95.447778° (decimal), or 29° 56′ 46.00″ N, 95° 26′ 52.00″ 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.