FRANKLIN — NGS JV1305 — Towson, US

USNGStrigunknown#634726
Latitude
39.304167°
Longitude
-76.712222°
Ortho h
92.17 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network, which establishes the geometric framework for mapping and surveying across the United States. As a trig point, this benchmark served to provide horizontal control during triangulation campaigns, enabling surveyors to reference precise locations for subsequent detailed surveys and mapping activities. Located in the Towson, Maryland area at coordinates 39.30417° north latitude and 76.71222° west longitude, this station occupies a strategic position within Maryland's geodetic infrastructure. The preservation and verification of such control points remains essential for maintaining survey accuracy, supporting engineering projects, boundary determinations, and updating geospatial databases. Documentation of existing benchmarks aids modern surveyors in accessing the historical control network and assessing its continued utility for contemporary surveying needs.

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FRANKLIN — NGS JV1305 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634726 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 92.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.304167°, -76.712222°, corresponding to 39° 18′ 15.00″ N, 76° 42′ 44.00″ 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 FRANKLIN — NGS JV1305 — 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)39.304167, -76.712222
WGS84 (DMS)39° 18′ 15.00″ N, 76° 42′ 44.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation92.17 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
W 109 — NGS JV1306 — Towson, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILLTOP — NGS JV5639 — Towson, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILLTOP 2 — NGS JV5638 — Towson, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 109 MDSRC — NGS JV1307 — Towson, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 109 — NGS JV1304 — Baltimore, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 109 — NGS JV1308 — Towson, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FRANKLIN — NGS JV1305 — Towson, US?

FRANKLIN — NGS JV1305 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634726 and sits at an elevation of 92.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FRANKLIN — NGS JV1305 — Towson, US?

The position of FRANKLIN — NGS JV1305 — Towson, US in WGS84 is 39.304167°, -76.712222° (decimal), or 39° 18′ 15.00″ N, 76° 42′ 44.00″ 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.