C 197 — NGS JV6914 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#634907
Latitude
39.286633°
Longitude
-76.533058°
Ortho h
20.32 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's primary network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Baltimore, Maryland at coordinates 39.28663°, -76.53306°, this trig point serves as a monumented reference for horizontal geodetic control. Triangulation stations of this classification provide precise positional data essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems across their regions. The point's integration into the NGS network enables surveyors and geospatial professionals to tie local measurements to the national datum with high accuracy. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining survey integrity, resolving boundary disputes, and supporting infrastructure development. Continued monitoring of established control points ensures long-term reliability of the geodetic foundation upon which regional surveying activities depend.

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C 197 — NGS JV6914 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634907 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 20.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.286633°, -76.533058°, corresponding to 39° 17′ 11.88″ N, 76° 31′ 59.01″ 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 C 197 — NGS JV6914 — 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)39.286633, -76.533058
WGS84 (DMS)39° 17′ 11.88″ N, 76° 31′ 59.01″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation20.32 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
F 110 — NGS JV1310 — Baltimore, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 110 — NGS JV1311 — Baltimore, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 479 — NGS AI8082 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EAST PT — NGS JV6935 — Baltimore, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 475 — NGS AI8081 — Baltimore, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 110 2 — NGS JV1309 — Dundalk, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is C 197 — NGS JV6914 — Baltimore, US?

C 197 — NGS JV6914 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634907 and sits at an elevation of 20.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of C 197 — NGS JV6914 — Baltimore, US?

The position of C 197 — NGS JV6914 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.286633°, -76.533058° (decimal), or 39° 17′ 11.88″ N, 76° 31′ 59.01″ 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.