BALTIMORE COUNTY CORS ARP — NGS DJ8885 — Towson, US

USNGStrigunknown#634830
Latitude
39.399455°
Longitude
-76.606790°
Ellipsoidal h
128.31 m
Ortho h
160.91 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network, which establishes the geometric framework for all surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Towson, Maryland, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference at coordinates 39.39945° N, 76.60679° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 128.3 meters. As a trig station, it functions as a precisely positioned observation point used to support accurate surveys in its region. The NGS network remains critical infrastructure for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks is essential for maintaining the integrity of the nation's spatial reference framework and ensuring consistent accuracy in professional surveying practice throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area and surrounding regions.

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BALTIMORE COUNTY CORS ARP — NGS DJ8885 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634830 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 160.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.399455°, -76.606790°, corresponding to 39° 23′ 58.04″ N, 76° 36′ 24.44″ 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 COUNTY CORS ARP — NGS DJ8885 — Towson, 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)39.399455, -76.606790
WGS84 (DMS)39° 23′ 58.04″ N, 76° 36′ 24.44″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation160.91 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
TOWSON YORK RD MD STC CUPOLA — NGS JV5450
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BENDIX WEST — NGS JV5433 — Towson, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BENDIX EAST — NGS JV5434 — Towson, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
9 PRR — NGS JV1187 — Towson, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
10 PRR — NGS JV1186 — Towson, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
8 PRR — NGS JV1188 — Towson, US
3.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BALTIMORE COUNTY CORS ARP — NGS DJ8885 — Towson, US?

BALTIMORE COUNTY CORS ARP — NGS DJ8885 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634830 and sits at an elevation of 160.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BALTIMORE COUNTY CORS ARP — NGS DJ8885 — Towson, US?

The position of BALTIMORE COUNTY CORS ARP — NGS DJ8885 — Towson, US in WGS84 is 39.399455°, -76.606790° (decimal), or 39° 23′ 58.04″ N, 76° 36′ 24.44″ 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.