GIS 96 — NGS AE2445 — Towson, US

USNGStrigunknown#634695
Latitude
39.379837°
Longitude
-76.717277°
Ellipsoidal h
115.96 m
Ortho h
148.26 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that establish the geometric framework for mapping and surveying throughout the United States. Located near Towson, Maryland, at coordinates 39.37984° N, 76.71728° W and an ellipsoidal elevation of 116.0 meters, this trig point serves as a fundamental control station for regional geodetic surveys. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided accurate horizontal and vertical control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The NGS network remains essential for maintaining consistent spatial reference systems across the country. Verification and documentation of such benchmark locations ensure continuity of the geodetic infrastructure and support modern positioning applications. Regular confirmation of these points' coordinates and physical condition contributes to the reliability of surveying practices in the region.

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GIS 96 — NGS AE2445 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634695 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 148.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.379837°, -76.717277°, corresponding to 39° 22′ 47.41″ N, 76° 43′ 2.20″ 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 GIS 96 — NGS AE2445 — 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)39.379837, -76.717277
WGS84 (DMS)39° 22′ 47.41″ N, 76° 43′ 2.20″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation148.26 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 96 — NGS JV1238 — Towson, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MSP MDBCSM — NGS JV1237 — Towson, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
4032 BOLT — NGS AE5601 — Towson, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GIS 44 — NGS AC7727 — Towson, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RESERVOIR — NGS JV5660 — Towson, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STEVEN — NGS JV5665 — Towson, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GIS 96 — NGS AE2445 — Towson, US?

GIS 96 — NGS AE2445 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634695 and sits at an elevation of 148.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GIS 96 — NGS AE2445 — Towson, US?

The position of GIS 96 — NGS AE2445 — Towson, US in WGS84 is 39.379837°, -76.717277° (decimal), or 39° 22′ 47.41″ N, 76° 43′ 2.20″ 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.