DUN — NGS JV5602 — Dundalk, US

USNGStrigunknown#635068
Latitude
39.268017°
Longitude
-76.510295°
Ortho h
27.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the fundamental horizontal reference framework for the United States. Located near Dundalk, Maryland, at coordinates 39.26802° N, 76.51029° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout its region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and incorporated into the national geodetic datum to provide accurate spatial control. The point's documented location enables surveyors and engineers to reference their local work to the broader national coordinate system. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain valuable for quality assurance in surveying practice and for confirming the long-term stability of the geodetic network. Professional users should consult current NGS documentation for any updates regarding this point's status or accessibility.

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DUN — NGS JV5602 — Dundalk, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635068 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 27.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.268017°, -76.510295°, corresponding to 39° 16′ 4.86″ N, 76° 30′ 37.06″ 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 DUN — NGS JV5602 — Dundalk, 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)39.268017, -76.510295
WGS84 (DMS)39° 16′ 4.86″ N, 76° 30′ 37.06″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation27.00 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
RADAR — NGS JV5601 — Dundalk, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WISER RM 1 — NGS JV6657 — Dundalk, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DUNDALK NATL DISTILL PROD STK — NGS JV5597
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WISER RM 2 — NGS CB1149 — Dundalk, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DUNDALK NATL DISTILLERS LGE TK — NGS JV5596
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 28 — NGS JV1135 — Dundalk, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DUN — NGS JV5602 — Dundalk, US?

DUN — NGS JV5602 — Dundalk, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635068 and sits at an elevation of 27.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DUN — NGS JV5602 — Dundalk, US?

The position of DUN — NGS JV5602 — Dundalk, US in WGS84 is 39.268017°, -76.510295° (decimal), or 39° 16′ 4.86″ N, 76° 30′ 37.06″ 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.