DMT 6 — NGS DS3187 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#635041
Latitude
39.247338°
Longitude
-76.529988°
Ellipsoidal h
-30.74 m
Ortho h
2.24 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which maintains the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as primary reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional and local scales. Located in the Baltimore, Maryland area, this benchmark provides essential horizontal and vertical control for the Chesapeake region. The ellipsoidal elevation of -30.7 meters reflects the point's position relative to the WGS 84 reference ellipsoid. Verification and documentation of such control points remain critical for ensuring consistency in surveying work, infrastructure development, and geospatial applications. Regular confirmation of monumentation integrity and coordinate accuracy helps maintain the reliability of this foundational element of the nation's surveying infrastructure.

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DMT 6 — NGS DS3187 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635041 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.247338°, -76.529988°, corresponding to 39° 14′ 50.42″ N, 76° 31′ 47.96″ 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 6 — NGS DS3187 — 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)39.247338, -76.529988
WGS84 (DMS)39° 14′ 50.42″ N, 76° 31′ 47.96″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation2.24 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
GIS 5A — NGS AC7732 — Baltimore, US
0.0 km away · US
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DUNDALK — NGS JV5697
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DMT 4 — NGS DQ4480 — Dundalk, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORT — NGS JV5696 — Dundalk, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DMT 3 — NGS DQ4479 — Dundalk, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DMT 5 — NGS DS3186 — Baltimore, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DMT 6 — NGS DS3187 — Baltimore, US?

DMT 6 — NGS DS3187 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635041 and sits at an elevation of 2.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DMT 6 — NGS DS3187 — Baltimore, US?

The position of DMT 6 — NGS DS3187 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.247338°, -76.529988° (decimal), or 39° 14′ 50.42″ N, 76° 31′ 47.96″ 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.