B 1225 — NGS BM0668 — Travis County, US

USNGStrigunknown#3697
Latitude
30.189250°
Longitude
-97.569917°
Ortho h
145.80 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's primary control network, which establishes the geometric foundation for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Trig stations of this class serve as precise horizontal control points, typically established through classical triangulation methods to support large-scale geodetic work. Located in Travis County, Texas, at coordinates 30.18925° N, 97.56992° W, this benchmark contributes to the regional control framework essential for engineering surveys, property demarcation, and spatial data infrastructure. Trig stations provide surveyors with independently verified reference points of known accuracy, enabling consistent survey work across jurisdictions and time periods. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of surveying networks and supporting projects requiring high positional accuracy. The archival record of this station's location and condition serves surveyors and geodetic professionals undertaking work in the region.

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B 1225 — NGS BM0668 — Travis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3697 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 145.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.189250°, -97.569917°, corresponding to 30° 11′ 21.30″ N, 97° 34′ 11.70″ 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 B 1225 — NGS BM0668 — Travis 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)30.189250, -97.569917
WGS84 (DMS)30° 11′ 21.30″ N, 97° 34′ 11.70″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation145.80 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
C 1225 — NGS BM0667 — Travis County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 1225 — NGS BM0669 — Travis County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 1225 — NGS BM0666 — Travis County, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 1225 — NGS BM0665 — Travis County, US
3.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CANE — NGS BM0903 — Bastrop County, US
4.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 1221 — NGS BM0671 — Travis County, US
4.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 1225 — NGS BM0668 — Travis County, US?

B 1225 — NGS BM0668 — Travis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3697 and sits at an elevation of 145.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 1225 — NGS BM0668 — Travis County, US?

The position of B 1225 — NGS BM0668 — Travis County, US in WGS84 is 30.189250°, -97.569917° (decimal), or 30° 11′ 21.30″ N, 97° 34′ 11.70″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 14N (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.