FITCH — NGS JV1152 — Towson, US

USNGStrigunknown#634852
Latitude
39.368556°
Longitude
-76.514214°
Ortho h
65.75 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental reference framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Triangulation (trig) stations serve as precise control points for horizontal positioning and are typically monumented markers used to support cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Located near Towson, Maryland, at coordinates 39.36856° N, 76.51421° W, this benchmark contributes to the regional geodetic infrastructure of the Mid-Atlantic region. Such control points enable surveyors and engineers to accurately reference property boundaries, public works, and land development activities. Verification and documentation of established benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining survey accuracy over time and ensuring consistency across multiple projects. This point represents the NGS commitment to providing reliable positional references for professional surveying practice.

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FITCH — NGS JV1152 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634852 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 65.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.368556°, -76.514214°, corresponding to 39° 22′ 6.80″ N, 76° 30′ 51.17″ 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 FITCH — NGS JV1152 — Towson, 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)39.368556, -76.514214
WGS84 (DMS)39° 22′ 6.80″ N, 76° 30′ 51.17″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation65.75 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
FITCH RM 1 — NGS JV1151 — Towson, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FITCH RM 2 — NGS JV1153 — Towson, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 29 — NGS JV1154 — Towson, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GIS 12 — NGS AC7695 — Towson, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MASSEY — NGS JV5510 — Towson, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PARKWOOD — NGS JV5509 — Baltimore, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FITCH — NGS JV1152 — Towson, US?

FITCH — NGS JV1152 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634852 and sits at an elevation of 65.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FITCH — NGS JV1152 — Towson, US?

The position of FITCH — NGS JV1152 — Towson, US in WGS84 is 39.368556°, -76.514214° (decimal), or 39° 22′ 6.80″ N, 76° 30′ 51.17″ 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.