BL 508 — NGS AW1869 — Harris County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2487
Latitude
29.907500°
Longitude
-95.686389°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in Harris County, Texas, at coordinates 29.90750° N, 95.68639° W, this point serves as a reference station for horizontal control. Trig stations of this type are established to provide accurate positional references for surveying projects, engineering works, and cartographic applications across regional areas. Such stations are typically monumented and recoverable, allowing surveyors to verify and extend control networks locally. Documentation and recovery of existing geodetic control points remain valuable for surveying professionals. Verification of this station's condition and accessibility supports continuity of positional reference data and enables proper integration with contemporary surveying methodologies and coordinate systems. Surveyors in this region may reference this point for establishing local control networks.

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BL 508 — NGS AW1869 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2487 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.907500°, -95.686389°, corresponding to 29° 54′ 27.00″ N, 95° 41′ 11.00″ 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 508 — NGS AW1869 — Harris 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)29.907500, -95.686389
WGS84 (DMS)29° 54′ 27.00″ N, 95° 41′ 11.00″ 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
W 1499 — NGS AW5436 — Harris County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 1008 — NGS AW1868 — Harris County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PADDOCK AZ MK — NGS AW1867 — Harris County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PADDOCK — NGS AW6925 — Harris County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PADDOCK RM 2 — NGS AW1865 — Harris County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 1281 — NGS AW1872 — Harris County, US
2.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BL 508 — NGS AW1869 — Harris County, US?

BL 508 — NGS AW1869 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2487. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BL 508 — NGS AW1869 — Harris County, US?

The position of BL 508 — NGS AW1869 — Harris County, US in WGS84 is 29.907500°, -95.686389° (decimal), or 29° 54′ 27.00″ N, 95° 41′ 11.00″ 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.