FITCH RM 1 — NGS JV1151 — Towson, US

USNGStrigunknown#634850
Latitude
39.368683°
Longitude
-76.514264°
Ortho h
65.47 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This NGS triangulation station is located near Towson, Maryland at coordinates 39.36868°N, 76.51426°W. As a trig point within the National Geodetic Survey network, this station serves as a control point for establishing accurate horizontal positions across the region. Trig stations form the foundational framework of the National Spatial Reference System, enabling surveyors and engineers to conduct precise measurements for mapping, construction, and cadastral work. The point's location in the Baltimore metropolitan area makes it valuable for regional survey projects and infrastructure development. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks ensure the integrity of the geodetic network. Surveyors conducting work in this vicinity should consult current NGS data to confirm station stability, accessibility, and any modifications to the reference point. Proper recovery and utilization of established control points minimizes survey costs and maintains consistency across multiple projects within the network.

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FITCH RM 1 — NGS JV1151 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634850 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 65.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.368683°, -76.514264°, corresponding to 39° 22′ 7.26″ N, 76° 30′ 51.35″ 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 RM 1 — NGS JV1151 — 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)39.368683, -76.514264
WGS84 (DMS)39° 22′ 7.26″ N, 76° 30′ 51.35″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation65.47 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 — NGS JV1152 — 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 RM 1 — NGS JV1151 — Towson, US?

FITCH RM 1 — NGS JV1151 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634850 and sits at an elevation of 65.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FITCH RM 1 — NGS JV1151 — Towson, US?

The position of FITCH RM 1 — NGS JV1151 — Towson, US in WGS84 is 39.368683°, -76.514264° (decimal), or 39° 22′ 7.26″ N, 76° 30′ 51.35″ 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.