F 1511 — NGS AW5632 — Houston, US

USNGStrigunknown#1996
Latitude
29.931667°
Longitude
-95.411944°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which comprises the fundamental geodetic control infrastructure for the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as precisely positioned reference points established through classical surveying methods, providing control for mapping, engineering projects, and scientific research across vast areas. Located in the Houston, Texas region, this point contributes to regional surveying accuracy and supports cadastral, infrastructure, and land management applications. Trig stations like this one anchor local survey networks and enable consistent coordinate systems for professional surveying work. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveyors and engineers requiring dependable reference frames. Maintaining accurate records of these control points supports data quality across multiple surveying disciplines and ensures interoperability of spatial datasets. Periodic confirmation of station integrity preserves the long-term utility of the national geodetic infrastructure.

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F 1511 — NGS AW5632 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1996 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.931667°, -95.411944°, corresponding to 29° 55′ 54.00″ N, 95° 24′ 43.00″ 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 F 1511 — NGS AW5632 — 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)29.931667, -95.411944
WGS84 (DMS)29° 55′ 54.00″ N, 95° 24′ 43.00″ 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
B 1150 — NGS AW0859 — Houston, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 668 RESET 1955 — NGS AW0860 — Houston, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GULF COAST AZ MK — NGS AW3185 — Houston, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 1511 — NGS AW5633 — Houston, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 9 — NGS AW0783 — Houston, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HGCSD 12 A — NGS AW7074 — Houston, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is F 1511 — NGS AW5632 — Houston, US?

F 1511 — NGS AW5632 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1996. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of F 1511 — NGS AW5632 — Houston, US?

The position of F 1511 — NGS AW5632 — Houston, US in WGS84 is 29.931667°, -95.411944° (decimal), or 29° 55′ 54.00″ N, 95° 24′ 43.00″ 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.