BL 121 — NGS AW3386 — Houston, US

USNGStrigunknown#2824
Latitude
29.819722°
Longitude
-95.437778°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Trig points serve as reference monuments for precise positioning in surveying, mapping, and engineering projects. Located in the Houston, Texas area at coordinates 29.81972°N, 95.43778°W, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure. As a control point within the NGS network, it provides surveyors and engineers with verified reference data for local projects requiring accurate positioning. Locating, documenting, and maintaining such marks remains essential for ensuring consistency in cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems. Verification of existing benchmarks helps preserve the integrity of the nation's geodetic datum and supports professional surveying practice across diverse applications.

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BL 121 — NGS AW3386 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2824 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.819722°, -95.437778°, corresponding to 29° 49′ 11.00″ N, 95° 26′ 16.00″ 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 BL 121 — NGS AW3386 — Houston, 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)29.819722, -95.437778
WGS84 (DMS)29° 49′ 11.00″ N, 95° 26′ 16.00″ 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
C 279 — NGS AW3387 — Houston, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 1500 — NGS AW5502 — Houston, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 755 — NGS AW3388 — Houston, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 1500 — NGS AW5503 — Houston, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LACKLNER 2 — NGS AW3284 — Houston, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LACKLNER RM 3 — NGS AW3287 — Houston, US
2.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BL 121 — NGS AW3386 — Houston, US?

BL 121 — NGS AW3386 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2824. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BL 121 — NGS AW3386 — Houston, US?

The position of BL 121 — NGS AW3386 — Houston, US in WGS84 is 29.819722°, -95.437778° (decimal), or 29° 49′ 11.00″ N, 95° 26′ 16.00″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.