COMPUTER — NGS BM1127 — Austin, US

USNGStrigunknown#3993
Latitude
30.311691°
Longitude
-97.756309°
Ortho h
217.10 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for the United States. Located near Austin, Texas, at coordinates 30.31169° N, 97.75631° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations function as precisely positioned monuments that allow surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate measurements and establish local control networks. These points are essential infrastructure for property boundary surveys, construction projects, and geographic information systems. The verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference system. Even when specific historical records are limited, the existence and location of these monuments contribute to the continuity of geodetic control and support ongoing surveying operations in central Texas.

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COMPUTER — NGS BM1127 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3993 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 217.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.311691°, -97.756309°, corresponding to 30° 18′ 42.09″ N, 97° 45′ 22.71″ 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 COMPUTER — NGS BM1127 — Austin, 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)30.311691, -97.756309
WGS84 (DMS)30° 18′ 42.09″ N, 97° 45′ 22.71″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation217.10 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
AUS5 B — NGS AC6346 — Austin, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AUS5 A — NGS AC6347 — Austin, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 1518 — NGS AC6348 — Austin, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 1518 — NGS AC6349 — Austin, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL DOME — NGS BM0893
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RES — NGS AG9967 — Austin, US
2.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is COMPUTER — NGS BM1127 — Austin, US?

COMPUTER — NGS BM1127 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3993 and sits at an elevation of 217.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of COMPUTER — NGS BM1127 — Austin, US?

The position of COMPUTER — NGS BM1127 — Austin, US in WGS84 is 30.311691°, -97.756309° (decimal), or 30° 18′ 42.09″ N, 97° 45′ 22.71″ 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.