DAWES 2 — NGS AW0363 — Houston, US

USNGStrigunknown#3016
Latitude
29.817923°
Longitude
-95.240427°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig points serve as control stations for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located near Houston, Texas, at coordinates 29.81792° N, 95.24043° W, this benchmark provides horizontal positional reference for regional surveys and cadastral work. As a component of the national geodetic infrastructure, this point supports applications ranging from land surveying to infrastructure development. The value of maintaining accurate documentation of such control points lies in ensuring consistency across successive surveys and projects. Verification and periodic re-observation of triangulation stations help preserve the integrity of the geodetic network and enable surveyors to perform their work with reliable, traceable reference data.

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DAWES 2 — NGS AW0363 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3016 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.817923°, -95.240427°, corresponding to 29° 49′ 4.52″ N, 95° 14′ 25.54″ 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 DAWES 2 — NGS AW0363 — 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)29.817923, -95.240427
WGS84 (DMS)29° 49′ 4.52″ N, 95° 14′ 25.54″ 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
DAWES RM 1 — NGS AW0376 — Houston, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DAWES 2 RM 3 — NGS AW0362 — Houston, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DAWES RM 2 — NGS AW0375 — Houston, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HARRIS COUNTY HOME WATER TANK — NGS AW6266 — Houston, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DAWES AZ MK — NGS AW0365 — Houston, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 1148 — NGS AW0378 — Houston, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DAWES 2 — NGS AW0363 — Houston, US?

DAWES 2 — NGS AW0363 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3016. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DAWES 2 — NGS AW0363 — Houston, US?

The position of DAWES 2 — NGS AW0363 — Houston, US in WGS84 is 29.817923°, -95.240427° (decimal), or 29° 49′ 4.52″ N, 95° 14′ 25.54″ 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.