CONSOL USE 1915 — NGS JV5539 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#635018
Latitude
39.276358°
Longitude
-76.592421°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Trig stations serve as primary reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring precise horizontal positioning. Located near Baltimore, Maryland, at coordinates 39.27636°N, 76.59242°W, this benchmark contributes to regional control networks essential for cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and geospatial applications. The point's documented location enables surveyors to verify local measurements and establish connections to the national datum. Regular documentation and recovery of such control points ensures the integrity and reliability of the geodetic infrastructure upon which professional surveying practice depends. Recovery and verification of these monuments remains valuable for maintaining continuity of control networks across jurisdictions and time periods.

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CONSOL USE 1915 — NGS JV5539 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635018 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.276358°, -76.592421°, corresponding to 39° 16′ 34.89″ N, 76° 35′ 32.71″ 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 CONSOL USE 1915 — NGS JV5539 — 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)39.276358, -76.592421
WGS84 (DMS)39° 16′ 34.89″ N, 76° 35′ 32.71″ 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:

US NGS · triangulation station
CHESAPEAKE USE 1915 — NGS JV5541 — Baltimore, US
0.1 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Locust Point
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHASE USE 1915 — NGS JV5534 — Baltimore, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALTIMORE AND OHIO PIER 9 USE — NGS JV5492
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RECREATION USE 1916 — NGS JV5540 — Baltimore, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WOODALL USE 1915 — NGS JV5543 — Baltimore, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CONSOL USE 1915 — NGS JV5539 — Baltimore, US?

CONSOL USE 1915 — NGS JV5539 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635018 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 CONSOL USE 1915 — NGS JV5539 — Baltimore, US?

The position of CONSOL USE 1915 — NGS JV5539 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.276358°, -76.592421° (decimal), or 39° 16′ 34.89″ N, 76° 35′ 32.71″ 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.