D 668 RESET 1955 — NGS AW0860 — Houston, US

USNGStrigunknown#1993
Latitude
29.939444°
Longitude
-95.413611°
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which provides the foundational geodetic control for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Houston, Texas, at coordinates 29.93944° north latitude and -95.41361° west longitude, this trig point serves as a reference monument for establishing horizontal positions in its vicinity. Triangulation stations of this type have historically enabled surveyors to extend precise positional control across regions by measuring angles and distances between marked points. Modern surveyors and engineers rely on such benchmarks to verify survey networks, calibrate GPS observations, and establish local coordinate systems for construction and infrastructure projects. Documentation and verification of these control points remains important for maintaining the accuracy and consistency of geodetic data. Surveyors working in the Houston area may reference this station when establishing or validating survey networks for commercial, municipal, or engineering applications.

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D 668 RESET 1955 — NGS AW0860 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1993 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.939444°, -95.413611°, corresponding to 29° 56′ 22.00″ N, 95° 24′ 49.00″ 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 D 668 RESET 1955 — NGS AW0860 — Houston, 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)29.939444, -95.413611
WGS84 (DMS)29° 56′ 22.00″ N, 95° 24′ 49.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
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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
N 9 — NGS AW0783 — Houston, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HGCSD 12 A — NGS AW7074 — Houston, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HGCSD 12 — NGS AW5631 — Houston, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALDINE KDM 629 RAD MAST — NGS AW6758 — Houston, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 1511 — NGS AW5632 — Houston, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 1150 — NGS AW0859 — Houston, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is D 668 RESET 1955 — NGS AW0860 — Houston, US?

D 668 RESET 1955 — NGS AW0860 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1993. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of D 668 RESET 1955 — NGS AW0860 — Houston, US?

The position of D 668 RESET 1955 — NGS AW0860 — Houston, US in WGS84 is 29.939444°, -95.413611° (decimal), or 29° 56′ 22.00″ N, 95° 24′ 49.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.