H 98 — NGS JV0849 — Baltimore County, US

USNGStrigunknown#634713
Latitude
39.299058°
Longitude
-76.735956°
Ortho h
137.38 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trig network, which establishes foundational control points for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in Baltimore County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.29906°N, 76.73596°W, this point serves as a reference for horizontal positional control in the Mid-Atlantic region. Triangulation stations of this classification were established to provide accurate geodetic framework for subsequent surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The point's documented geographic location allows surveyors and engineers to reference their local measurements to the national coordinate system. Verification and maintenance of benchmark records remains essential for the integrity of surveying infrastructure. As older geodetic networks continue to support modern applications, documenting the status and accessibility of such control points ensures their continued utility for professional surveying and geospatial work.

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H 98 — NGS JV0849 — Baltimore County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634713 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 137.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.299058°, -76.735956°, corresponding to 39° 17′ 56.61″ N, 76° 44′ 9.44″ 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 H 98 — NGS JV0849 — Baltimore County, 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)39.299058, -76.735956
WGS84 (DMS)39° 17′ 56.61″ N, 76° 44′ 9.44″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation137.38 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
DOAD — NGS JV0848 — Baltimore County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DOAD 2 — NGS JV5632 — Baltimore County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WOODLAWN AZ — NGS AJ8015 — Baltimore County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILLTOP 2 — NGS JV5638 — Towson, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILLTOP — NGS JV5639 — Towson, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 98 — NGS JV0850 — Baltimore County, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is H 98 — NGS JV0849 — Baltimore County, US?

H 98 — NGS JV0849 — Baltimore County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634713 and sits at an elevation of 137.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of H 98 — NGS JV0849 — Baltimore County, US?

The position of H 98 — NGS JV0849 — Baltimore County, US in WGS84 is 39.299058°, -76.735956° (decimal), or 39° 17′ 56.61″ N, 76° 44′ 9.44″ 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.