BALTIMORE FIRST PRESB CH SPIRE — NGS JV5501

USNGStrigunknown#634977
Latitude
39.298605°
Longitude
-76.618733°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains fundamental geodetic control across the United States. Located near Baltimore, Maryland at coordinates 39.29861°, -76.61873°, this trig point serves as a reference marker for surveying and mapping operations in the region. Triangulation stations provide precise horizontal positioning data essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. As part of the NGS infrastructure, this point contributes to the national datum framework used by surveyors and geospatial professionals. Documentation and periodic verification of benchmark locations ensure their continued utility for regional surveying activities. The preservation and accessibility of such control points remain important for maintaining survey accuracy and consistency across jurisdictional boundaries in the Baltimore metropolitan area.

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BALTIMORE FIRST PRESB CH SPIRE — NGS JV5501 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634977 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.298605°, -76.618733°, corresponding to 39° 17′ 54.98″ N, 76° 37′ 7.44″ 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 FIRST PRESB CH SPIRE — NGS JV5501 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)39.298605, -76.618733
WGS84 (DMS)39° 17′ 54.98″ N, 76° 37′ 7.44″ 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 925 C OF B — NGS JV1224 — Baltimore, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1288 C OF B — NGS JV0558 — Baltimore, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WASHINGTON MONUMENT ECC 4 1933 — NGS JV5604 — Baltimore, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALTIMORE — NGS JV0557
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1160 C OF B — NGS JV1223 — Baltimore, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1277 C OF B — NGS JV1222 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BALTIMORE FIRST PRESB CH SPIRE — NGS JV5501?

BALTIMORE FIRST PRESB CH SPIRE — NGS JV5501 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634977. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BALTIMORE FIRST PRESB CH SPIRE — NGS JV5501?

The position of BALTIMORE FIRST PRESB CH SPIRE — NGS JV5501 in WGS84 is 39.298605°, -76.618733° (decimal), or 39° 17′ 54.98″ N, 76° 37′ 7.44″ 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.