BC80 — NGS DS4098 — Baltimore County, US

USNGStrigunknown#634772
Latitude
39.267306°
Longitude
-76.759727°
Ellipsoidal h
90.67 m
Ortho h
122.98 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as primary horizontal and vertical control points, enabling accurate surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located in Baltimore County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.26731°N, 76.75973°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 90.7 meters, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in the Mid-Atlantic. As part of the NGS network, it provides essential reference data for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting work in the area. Verification and documentation of such control points remain critical to maintaining the integrity and reliability of the national geodetic datum. Regular assessment ensures continued utility for precise positioning applications and supports the long-term accuracy of surveying activities throughout the region.

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BC80 — NGS DS4098 — Baltimore County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634772 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 123.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.267306°, -76.759727°, corresponding to 39° 16′ 2.30″ N, 76° 45′ 35.02″ 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 BC80 — NGS DS4098 — Baltimore County, 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)39.267306, -76.759727
WGS84 (DMS)39° 16′ 2.30″ N, 76° 45′ 35.02″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation122.98 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
GIS 104 — NGS AE5602 — Baltimore County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CATONSVILLE PRESB CHURCH SPIRE — NGS JV5624 — Baltimore County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 44 — NGS JV0724 — Columbia, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CATON RESET — NGS JV6047 — Baltimore County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GIS 88 — NGS AE2448 — Baltimore County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 44 — NGS JV0725 — Columbia, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BC80 — NGS DS4098 — Baltimore County, US?

BC80 — NGS DS4098 — Baltimore County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634772 and sits at an elevation of 123.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BC80 — NGS DS4098 — Baltimore County, US?

The position of BC80 — NGS DS4098 — Baltimore County, US in WGS84 is 39.267306°, -76.759727° (decimal), or 39° 16′ 2.30″ N, 76° 45′ 35.02″ 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.