GILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5550 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#635013
Latitude
39.278606°
Longitude
-76.598796°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in the Baltimore, Maryland region at coordinates 39.27861° N, 76.59880° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for horizontal positioning and network densification. Triangulation stations of this type typically consist of a physical marker set in stable ground or bedrock, designed to be recoverable and useable by surveyors conducting local and regional surveys. The point's utility depends on accurate documentation, recovery, and verification by field professionals. Maintaining comprehensive records of such control points is essential for cadastral surveying, engineering projects, and geodetic adjustment computations. Surveyors should verify this point's current condition and accessibility before relying on it for critical work.

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GILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5550 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635013 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.278606°, -76.598796°, corresponding to 39° 16′ 42.98″ N, 76° 35′ 55.66″ 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 GILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5550 — Baltimore, 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)39.278606, -76.598796
WGS84 (DMS)39° 16′ 42.98″ N, 76° 35′ 55.66″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation1.00 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
MINERS USE 1915 — NGS JV5548 — Baltimore, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHASE USE 1915 — NGS JV5534 — Baltimore, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAHILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5488 — Baltimore, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WOODALL USE 1915 — NGS JV5543 — Baltimore, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CONSOL USE 1915 — NGS JV5539 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RECREATION USE 1916 — NGS JV5540 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5550 — Baltimore, US?

GILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5550 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635013 and sits at an elevation of 1.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5550 — Baltimore, US?

The position of GILL USE 1915 — NGS JV5550 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.278606°, -76.598796° (decimal), or 39° 16′ 42.98″ N, 76° 35′ 55.66″ 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.