FIELD — NGS JV6052 — Columbia, US

USNGStrigunknown#634794
Latitude
39.303681°
Longitude
-76.798437°
Ortho h
122.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Located near Columbia, Maryland at coordinates 39.30368°N, 76.79844°W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and survey work throughout its region. Triangulation stations function as monumented control points, historically established through intervisible networks for precise distance and angle measurements. Modern surveyors and engineers rely on these markers to conduct accurate boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, and cartographic work. The point's elevation was not recorded in available documentation. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remains important for geodetic continuity, particularly as surveying standards evolve. Documenting the condition and accessibility of existing control points supports the surveying profession's ability to conduct precise work while preserving the institutional knowledge embedded in the NGS network.

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FIELD — NGS JV6052 — Columbia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634794 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 122.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.303681°, -76.798437°, corresponding to 39° 18′ 13.25″ N, 76° 47′ 54.37″ 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 FIELD — NGS JV6052 — Columbia, 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)39.303681, -76.798437
WGS84 (DMS)39° 18′ 13.25″ N, 76° 47′ 54.37″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation122.00 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
FIELD 2 — NGS JV6051 — Columbia, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 44 — NGS JV0732 — Baltimore County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ACROSS — NGS JV6045 — Baltimore County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHESTNUT — NGS JV6054 — Columbia, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOLLO — NGS JV6055 — Columbia, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EE 44 — NGS JV0730 — Columbia, US
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FIELD — NGS JV6052 — Columbia, US?

FIELD — NGS JV6052 — Columbia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634794 and sits at an elevation of 122.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FIELD — NGS JV6052 — Columbia, US?

The position of FIELD — NGS JV6052 — Columbia, US in WGS84 is 39.303681°, -76.798437° (decimal), or 39° 18′ 13.25″ N, 76° 47′ 54.37″ 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.