BENDIX WEST — NGS JV5433 — Towson, US

USNGStrigunknown#634832
Latitude
39.396581°
Longitude
-76.577072°
Ortho h
140.00 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's classical control network that established the foundation for precise surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Towson, Maryland, at coordinates 39.39658° N, -76.57707° W, this trig point served as a fixed reference for horizontal positioning and angular measurements in regional surveys. Triangulation stations of this type were systematically established to create a geometric framework for accurate cartographic and engineering work. The station's location in the Baltimore metropolitan area made it valuable for regional cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and local geographic reference systems. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain important for surveyors and geodetic professionals who depend on established control points for modern positioning work, including GPS validation and coordinate transformation applications. Maintaining accurate records of these stations ensures continuity of the geodetic infrastructure.

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BENDIX WEST — NGS JV5433 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634832 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 140.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.396581°, -76.577072°, corresponding to 39° 23′ 47.69″ N, 76° 34′ 37.46″ 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 BENDIX WEST — NGS JV5433 — 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)39.396581, -76.577072
WGS84 (DMS)39° 23′ 47.69″ N, 76° 34′ 37.46″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation140.00 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
BENDIX EAST — NGS JV5434 — Towson, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILLENDALE — NGS JV5460 — Towson, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TOWSON YORK RD MD STC CUPOLA — NGS JV5450
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALTIMORE COUNTY CORS ARP — NGS DJ8885 — Towson, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SPARK RM 1 — NGS JV1159 — Towson, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SPARK — NGS JV1158 — Towson, US
3.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BENDIX WEST — NGS JV5433 — Towson, US?

BENDIX WEST — NGS JV5433 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634832 and sits at an elevation of 140.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BENDIX WEST — NGS JV5433 — Towson, US?

The position of BENDIX WEST — NGS JV5433 — Towson, US in WGS84 is 39.396581°, -76.577072° (decimal), or 39° 23′ 47.69″ N, 76° 34′ 37.46″ 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.