ATLANTIC USE 1915 — NGS JV5472 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#635028
Latitude
39.277836°
Longitude
-76.580293°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's integrated network of control points establishing the geodetic framework for the United States. Located in the Baltimore, Maryland region at coordinates 39.27784°N, 76.58029°W, this trig point serves as a foundational reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout its surrounding area. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise horizontal control through intervisible sight lines, contributing to the systematic documentation of the nation's geodetic datum. Such monuments remain valuable for verifying modern positioning networks, conducting local surveys, and establishing continuity with historical geodetic work. Professional surveyors and GIS practitioners rely on the NGS benchmark registry to access accurate coordinate data for control network establishment and quality assurance purposes.

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ATLANTIC USE 1915 — NGS JV5472 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635028 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.277836°, -76.580293°, corresponding to 39° 16′ 40.21″ N, 76° 34′ 49.06″ 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 ATLANTIC USE 1915 — NGS JV5472 — 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)39.277836, -76.580293
WGS84 (DMS)39° 16′ 40.21″ N, 76° 34′ 49.06″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation1.00 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
YOUNG USE 1915 — NGS JV5555 — Baltimore, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 109 MDSRC — NGS JV1315 — Baltimore, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GAFFNEY — NGS AI8072 — Baltimore, US
0.5 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Fells Point
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WEBSTER USE 1916 — NGS JV5552 — Baltimore, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALTIMORE AND OHIO PIER 9 USE — NGS JV5492
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ATLANTIC USE 1915 — NGS JV5472 — Baltimore, US?

ATLANTIC USE 1915 — NGS JV5472 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635028 and sits at an elevation of 1.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ATLANTIC USE 1915 — NGS JV5472 — Baltimore, US?

The position of ATLANTIC USE 1915 — NGS JV5472 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.277836°, -76.580293° (decimal), or 39° 16′ 40.21″ N, 76° 34′ 49.06″ 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.