BALD KNOB — NGS BM0548 — Austin, US

USNGStrigunknown#3785
Latitude
30.335649°
Longitude
-97.592187°
Ortho h
205.48 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundation of the United States' horizontal control system. Located near Austin, Texas, at coordinates 30.33565°N, 97.59219°W, this point serves as a reference for establishing accurate positions in surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Trig stations of this classification were established to support precise geodetic measurements and control propagation across the country. The monumentation provides a known, recoverable point tied to the national datum. For surveyors and engineers conducting work in the Austin area, verification and documentation of this benchmark's current condition and accessibility remains valuable for establishing local survey control networks and ensuring consistency with the national reference system.

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BALD KNOB — NGS BM0548 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3785 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 205.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.335649°, -97.592187°, corresponding to 30° 20′ 8.34″ N, 97° 35′ 31.87″ 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 BALD KNOB — NGS BM0548 — Austin, 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)30.335649, -97.592187
WGS84 (DMS)30° 20′ 8.34″ N, 97° 35′ 31.87″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation205.48 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
BALD KNOB RM 1 — NGS BM0547 — Austin, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALD KNOB RM 2 — NGS BM0546 — Austin, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 240 — NGS BM0545 — Austin, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALD KNOB AZ MK 3 — NGS BM1122 — Austin, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 240 — NGS BM0549 — Austin, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 240 — NGS BM0544 — Travis County, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BALD KNOB — NGS BM0548 — Austin, US?

BALD KNOB — NGS BM0548 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3785 and sits at an elevation of 205.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BALD KNOB — NGS BM0548 — Austin, US?

The position of BALD KNOB — NGS BM0548 — Austin, US in WGS84 is 30.335649°, -97.592187° (decimal), or 30° 20′ 8.34″ N, 97° 35′ 31.87″ 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.