DMT 1 — NGS DK7505 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#635057
Latitude
39.255966°
Longitude
-76.535178°
Ellipsoidal h
-30.69 m
Ortho h
2.28 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational network establishing precise horizontal and vertical control across the United States. Located near Baltimore, Maryland, at coordinates 39.25597° N, 76.53518° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of -30.7 meters, this benchmark serves as a reference point for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Trig stations of this classification provide essential control data for cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific applications requiring accurate geodetic positioning. The NGS network remains critical to maintaining consistent spatial reference frameworks across jurisdictional boundaries. Documentation and verification of such control points ensures the integrity of surveying work and supports the continuity of geodetic records for future generations of surveyors and engineers working in this area.

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DMT 1 — NGS DK7505 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635057 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.255966°, -76.535178°, corresponding to 39° 15′ 21.48″ N, 76° 32′ 6.64″ 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 DMT 1 — NGS DK7505 — 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)39.255966, -76.535178
WGS84 (DMS)39° 15′ 21.48″ N, 76° 32′ 6.64″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation2.28 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
6984 — NGS AI8114 — Baltimore, US
0.2 km away · US
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GIS 5 — NGS AC7688 — Baltimore, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DMT 5 — NGS DS3186 — Baltimore, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ST HELENA USE 1916 — NGS JV5508 — Baltimore, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WES 2 — NGS JV5609 — Baltimore, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WES 2 RM 5 — NGS JV5610 — Baltimore, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DMT 1 — NGS DK7505 — Baltimore, US?

DMT 1 — NGS DK7505 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635057 and sits at an elevation of 2.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DMT 1 — NGS DK7505 — Baltimore, US?

The position of DMT 1 — NGS DK7505 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.255966°, -76.535178° (decimal), or 39° 15′ 21.48″ N, 76° 32′ 6.64″ 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.