CAHILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5488 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#635009
Latitude
39.275116°
Longitude
-76.601820°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the foundational geodetic control for the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points essential for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional and national scales. Located in the Baltimore, Maryland area at coordinates 39.27512°, -76.60182°, this benchmark contributes to the horizontal control network in the Mid-Atlantic region. Such stations historically enabled surveyors to establish accurate positions for subsequent surveys and construction work. Documentation and periodic verification of these reference points remain important for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity, supporting applications ranging from property surveys to infrastructure development. The preservation of established control points ensures continuity and reliability for professional surveying activities throughout the region.

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CAHILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5488 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635009 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.275116°, -76.601820°, corresponding to 39° 16′ 30.42″ N, 76° 36′ 6.55″ 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 CAHILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5488 — 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)39.275116, -76.601820
WGS84 (DMS)39° 16′ 30.42″ N, 76° 36′ 6.55″ 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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WOODALL USE 1915 — NGS JV5543 — Baltimore, US
0.4 km away · US
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GILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5550 — Baltimore, US
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MINERS USE 1915 — NGS JV5548 — Baltimore, US
0.5 km away · US
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73.5 C OF B — NGS JV0568 — Baltimore, US
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CHESAPEAKE PAPER BOARD CO TANK — NGS JV5545 — Baltimore, US
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Frequently asked questions

What is CAHILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5488 — Baltimore, US?

CAHILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5488 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635009 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 CAHILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5488 — Baltimore, US?

The position of CAHILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5488 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.275116°, -76.601820° (decimal), or 39° 16′ 30.42″ N, 76° 36′ 6.55″ 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.