BALTIMORE SW BASE — NGS JV5480 — Dundalk, US

USNGStrigunknown#634927
Latitude
39.310820°
Longitude
-76.520742°
Ortho h
14.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the foundational horizontal control for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Dundalk, Maryland, at coordinates 39.31082° north latitude and 76.52074° west longitude, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for determining locations of other survey monuments and geographic features. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided essential ground control for geodetic work, enabling surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate surveys across regions. The point's documented location within the NGS system contributes to the nation's spatial reference framework. Verification and proper documentation of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining survey accuracy and continuity, particularly for projects requiring connection to established horizontal control networks.

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BALTIMORE SW BASE — NGS JV5480 — Dundalk, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634927 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 14.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.310820°, -76.520742°, corresponding to 39° 18′ 38.95″ N, 76° 31′ 14.67″ 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 SW BASE — NGS JV5480 — Dundalk, 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)39.310820, -76.520742
WGS84 (DMS)39° 18′ 38.95″ N, 76° 31′ 14.67″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation14.00 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
BALTIMORE SW BASE 2 — NGS JV5479 — Dundalk, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHA 715 — NGS DR7498 — Dundalk, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 30 — NGS JV1113 — Dundalk, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 110 MDSRC — NGS JV1114 — Dundalk, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 121 — NGS JV1112 — Dundalk, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHA 716 — NGS DR7497 — Baltimore, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BALTIMORE SW BASE — NGS JV5480 — Dundalk, US?

BALTIMORE SW BASE — NGS JV5480 — Dundalk, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634927 and sits at an elevation of 14.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BALTIMORE SW BASE — NGS JV5480 — Dundalk, US?

The position of BALTIMORE SW BASE — NGS JV5480 — Dundalk, US in WGS84 is 39.310820°, -76.520742° (decimal), or 39° 18′ 38.95″ N, 76° 31′ 14.67″ 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.