BALTIMORE CITY HOSPITAL TANK — NGS JV5468

USNGStrigunknown#634909
Latitude
39.292447°
Longitude
-76.549175°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in the Baltimore, Maryland area at coordinates 39.29245° N, 76.54917° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for precision surveying and mapping activities. Triangulation stations of this type are established to provide accurate horizontal control for surveying operations, engineering projects, and cartographic work across the region. The point's documented location enables surveyors and geodesists to tie local measurements to the national coordinate system with confidence. Verification and continued documentation of established benchmarks such as this one ensure the integrity of the geodetic network and support the long-term accuracy of survey work throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Maintaining current information on control point conditions and accessibility remains essential for professional surveying practice.

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BALTIMORE CITY HOSPITAL TANK — NGS JV5468 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634909 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.292447°, -76.549175°, corresponding to 39° 17′ 32.81″ N, 76° 32′ 57.03″ 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 HOSPITAL TANK — NGS JV5468 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)39.292447, -76.549175
WGS84 (DMS)39° 17′ 32.81″ N, 76° 32′ 57.03″ 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
CITY HOSPITAL — NGS JV5519 — Baltimore, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PEMCO — NGS JV5511 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TOLNA — NGS JV5518 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 475 — NGS AI8081 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 30 — NGS JV1122 — Baltimore, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 110 — NGS JV1310 — Baltimore, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BALTIMORE CITY HOSPITAL TANK — NGS JV5468?

BALTIMORE CITY HOSPITAL TANK — NGS JV5468 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634909. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BALTIMORE CITY HOSPITAL TANK — NGS JV5468?

The position of BALTIMORE CITY HOSPITAL TANK — NGS JV5468 in WGS84 is 39.292447°, -76.549175° (decimal), or 39° 17′ 32.81″ N, 76° 32′ 57.03″ 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.