BROOKS HB 1915 — NGS JV5499 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#635038
Latitude
39.256304°
Longitude
-76.563437°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network, which establishes precise horizontal and vertical reference points across the United States. As a trig point, it served the classical triangulation methodology essential to large-scale surveying and mapping operations. Located in the Baltimore, Maryland region, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic framework supporting cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems throughout the Mid-Atlantic corridor. The station's coordinates are referenced to the national datum. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain valuable for maintaining survey accuracy and enabling practitioners to establish local control networks with confidence. Surveyors and GIS professionals rely on NGS benchmarks as authoritative references for horizontal positioning in their respective jurisdictions.

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BROOKS HB 1915 — NGS JV5499 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635038 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.256304°, -76.563437°, corresponding to 39° 15′ 22.69″ N, 76° 33′ 48.37″ 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 BROOKS HB 1915 — NGS JV5499 — Baltimore, 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)39.256304, -76.563437
WGS84 (DMS)39° 15′ 22.69″ N, 76° 33′ 48.37″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation1.00 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:

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SANFORD BROOKS CO TANK — NGS JV5520 — Baltimore, US
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Lazaretto Point
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BAUGHS USE 1916 — NGS JV5475 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DOCK — NGS JV5515 — Baltimore, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HENRY — NGS JV6956 — Baltimore, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SMT 1 — NGS DK7507 — Baltimore, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BROOKS HB 1915 — NGS JV5499 — Baltimore, US?

BROOKS HB 1915 — NGS JV5499 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635038 and sits at an elevation of 1.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BROOKS HB 1915 — NGS JV5499 — Baltimore, US?

The position of BROOKS HB 1915 — NGS JV5499 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.256304°, -76.563437° (decimal), or 39° 15′ 22.69″ N, 76° 33′ 48.37″ 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.