C 4 — NGS JV0559 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#634966
Latitude
39.307778°
Longitude
-76.620833°
Ortho h
21.44 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the geometric foundation for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Baltimore, Maryland at coordinates 39.30778°N, 76.62083°W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for local and regional surveys. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create an interconnected network of known positions across the country. Such points provide surveyors with accurate horizontal control, enabling reliable property boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, and map production. The documentation and verification of benchmark positions remain essential to maintaining the integrity of surveying networks. Professional surveyors rely on established control points to perform their work with accuracy and confidence. Continued recognition and maintenance of such stations supports the surveying profession and ensures consistency in spatial reference data.

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C 4 — NGS JV0559 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634966 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 21.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.307778°, -76.620833°, corresponding to 39° 18′ 28.00″ N, 76° 37′ 15.00″ 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 C 4 — NGS JV0559 — 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)39.307778, -76.620833
WGS84 (DMS)39° 18′ 28.00″ N, 76° 37′ 15.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation21.44 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
1272 C OF B — NGS JV1221 — Baltimore, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5047 C OF B — NGS JV1220 — Baltimore, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1277 C OF B — NGS JV1222 — Baltimore, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1269 C OF B — NGS JV1219 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 446 — NGS AI8080 — Baltimore, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1288 C OF B — NGS JV0558 — Baltimore, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is C 4 — NGS JV0559 — Baltimore, US?

C 4 — NGS JV0559 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634966 and sits at an elevation of 21.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of C 4 — NGS JV0559 — Baltimore, US?

The position of C 4 — NGS JV0559 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.307778°, -76.620833° (decimal), or 39° 18′ 28.00″ N, 76° 37′ 15.00″ 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.