BENDER RM 1 — NGS AW0870 — Humble, US

USNGStrigunknown#2117
Latitude
29.977486°
Longitude
-95.261303°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents a component of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which provides the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Humble, Texas, at coordinates 29.97749° N, 95.26130° W, this trig point served as a fixed spatial reference for terrestrial surveys and positioning work in the Gulf Coast region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create networks of known positions from which surveyors could reference local measurements and projects. The NGS network remains an essential resource for professional surveyors, engineers, and geospatial professionals requiring accurate horizontal datums. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks preserve institutional knowledge of the nation's geodetic infrastructure and support the integrity of survey records and boundary determinations. Current positioning technologies supplement but do not wholly replace the value of established geodetic control networks.

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BENDER RM 1 — NGS AW0870 — Humble, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2117 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.977486°, -95.261303°, corresponding to 29° 58′ 38.95″ N, 95° 15′ 40.69″ 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 BENDER RM 1 — NGS AW0870 — Humble, 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)29.977486, -95.261303
WGS84 (DMS)29° 58′ 38.95″ N, 95° 15′ 40.69″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (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
PTS 140 — NGS AW6630 — Humble, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BENDER — NGS AW0853 — Humble, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BENDER AZ MK — NGS AW0852 — Humble, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 1510 — NGS AW5639 — Humble, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 667 — NGS AW0811 — Humble, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HUMBLE KKQ 43 RAD MAST — NGS AW6633
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BENDER RM 1 — NGS AW0870 — Humble, US?

BENDER RM 1 — NGS AW0870 — Humble, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2117. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BENDER RM 1 — NGS AW0870 — Humble, US?

The position of BENDER RM 1 — NGS AW0870 — Humble, US in WGS84 is 29.977486°, -95.261303° (decimal), or 29° 58′ 38.95″ N, 95° 15′ 40.69″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.