B 8 — NGS AW4500 — Houston, US

USNGStrigunknown#3138
Latitude
29.785278°
Longitude
-95.685833°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundation of the United States' horizontal control infrastructure. Located near Houston, Texas, at coordinates 29.78528°, -95.68583°, this trig point serves as a reference monument for precise surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The point's inclusion in the NGS registry enables surveyors and geodesists to maintain consistency in local coordinate systems and validate survey work. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for ensuring the integrity of survey networks, particularly in areas of significant development and infrastructure investment. Surveyors conducting work in the Houston metropolitan area may reference this point to establish or verify their own survey baselines.

Verify this point

Sign in to submit a verification from the field.

Verification history (0)

No verifications yet. Be the first to check this point!
🛰️ Satellite view
ESRI World Imagery · zoom 16 (~1 m/px)
Open in Google Earth →
Satellite imagery of B 8 — NGS AW4500 — Houston, US, USSatellite imagery of B 8 — NGS AW4500 — Houston, US, USSatellite imagery of B 8 — NGS AW4500 — Houston, US, USSatellite imagery of B 8 — NGS AW4500 — Houston, US, USSatellite imagery of B 8 — NGS AW4500 — Houston, US, USSatellite imagery of B 8 — NGS AW4500 — Houston, US, USSatellite imagery of B 8 — NGS AW4500 — Houston, US, USSatellite imagery of B 8 — NGS AW4500 — Houston, US, USSatellite imagery of B 8 — NGS AW4500 — Houston, US, US
🗺️ Google Maps🚗 Street View🅱️ Bing Maps🌐 OpenStreetMap
Imagery © Esri · Earthstar Geographics · USGS · NASA · All providers credited

B 8 — NGS AW4500 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3138 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.785278°, -95.685833°, corresponding to 29° 47′ 7.00″ N, 95° 41′ 9.00″ 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 B 8 — NGS AW4500 — 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)29.785278, -95.685833
WGS84 (DMS)29° 47′ 7.00″ N, 95° 41′ 9.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Precise conversionOpen in coordinate converter →

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
J 1215 — NGS AW0269 — Houston, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 1149 — NGS AW4499 — Houston, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 1215 — NGS AW0268 — Houston, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 1149 — NGS AW0270 — Houston, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
10 — NGS AW1884 — Houston, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HCFCD_MON0026 — NGS DR8231 — Houston, US
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 8 — NGS AW4500 — Houston, US?

B 8 — NGS AW4500 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3138. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 8 — NGS AW4500 — Houston, US?

The position of B 8 — NGS AW4500 — Houston, US in WGS84 is 29.785278°, -95.685833° (decimal), or 29° 47′ 7.00″ N, 95° 41′ 9.00″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.