BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE TOWER — NGS JV5494

USNGStrigunknown#634871
Latitude
39.326030°
Longitude
-76.596878°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the backbone of the United States' official geodetic reference system. Located near Baltimore, Maryland, at coordinates 39.32603°, -76.59688°, this trig point was established to support horizontal control surveys across the region. Triangulation stations serve as monumented reference points for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers requiring precise positional data. Their carefully documented locations enable consistent coordinate systems for cadastral surveys, infrastructure projects, and mapping initiatives. As part of NGS's extensive network, this benchmark contributes to the accurate positioning framework essential for professional surveying practice. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for confirming positional accuracy, particularly for surveys requiring connection to the national datum. Surveyors should consult current NGS records for any updates to this point's status or coordinate refinements.

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BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE TOWER — NGS JV5494 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634871 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.326030°, -76.596878°, corresponding to 39° 19′ 33.71″ N, 76° 35′ 48.76″ 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 BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE TOWER — NGS JV5494 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)39.326030, -76.596878
WGS84 (DMS)39° 19′ 33.71″ N, 76° 35′ 48.76″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (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
X 368 — NGS AI8075 — Baltimore, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 578 — NGS AI8086 — Baltimore, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 579 C OF B — NGS JV1217 — Baltimore, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
4385 C OF B — NGS JV1218 — Baltimore, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 421 — NGS AI8077 — Baltimore, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 436 — NGS AI8079 — Baltimore, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE TOWER — NGS JV5494?

BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE TOWER — NGS JV5494 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634871. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE TOWER — NGS JV5494?

The position of BALTIMORE CITY COLLEGE TOWER — NGS JV5494 in WGS84 is 39.326030°, -76.596878° (decimal), or 39° 19′ 33.71″ N, 76° 35′ 48.76″ 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.