BM USBR SEC — NGS AG9947 — Travis County, US

USNGStrigunknown#4060
Latitude
30.395040°
Longitude
-97.909045°
Ortho h
229.99 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a trigonometric station established within the NGS network, the primary geodetic control infrastructure of the United States. Trig stations serve as fundamental reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located in Travis County, Texas, at coordinates 30.39504°, -97.90904°, this benchmark contributes to the horizontal control network essential for accurate land surveys and spatial data collection. As a trig point, it likely served historical surveying campaigns and continues to provide value for verification and validation of modern survey work. Proper documentation and preservation of such control points remain important for professionals conducting surveys, as these stations maintain geometric consistency across projects and regions. Surveyors depend on accurate, verifiable reference points to ensure quality in boundary determinations, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems applications.

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BM USBR SEC — NGS AG9947 — Travis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4060 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 230.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.395040°, -97.909045°, corresponding to 30° 23′ 42.14″ N, 97° 54′ 32.56″ 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 BM USBR SEC — NGS AG9947 — Travis 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)30.395040, -97.909045
WGS84 (DMS)30° 23′ 42.14″ N, 97° 54′ 32.56″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation229.99 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
DAM — NGS AG9953 — Travis County, US
3.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DEER — NGS AG9954 — Travis County, US
3.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OAK — NGS AG9964 — Travis County, US
8.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALDY — NGS BM0934 — Travis County, US
8.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALDY RM A — NGS BM0935 — Travis County, US
8.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LAKEPORT AZ MK — NGS BM1103 — Lakeway, US
9.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BM USBR SEC — NGS AG9947 — Travis County, US?

BM USBR SEC — NGS AG9947 — Travis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4060 and sits at an elevation of 230.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BM USBR SEC — NGS AG9947 — Travis County, US?

The position of BM USBR SEC — NGS AG9947 — Travis County, US in WGS84 is 30.395040°, -97.909045° (decimal), or 30° 23′ 42.14″ N, 97° 54′ 32.56″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 14N (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.