HCFCD_MON0011 — NGS DR8217 — Harris County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1934
Latitude
29.985787°
Longitude
-95.559833°
Ellipsoidal h
7.65 m
Ortho h
35.17 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in Harris County, Texas, at coordinates 29.98579° N, 95.55983° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 7.7 meters, this point serves as a precise reference for horizontal and vertical control in the region. Trig stations of this type have historically provided critical intervisible points for establishing accurate survey networks. Modern practitioners rely on documented benchmark positions for validating survey work, conducting GPS/GNSS observations, and maintaining consistency in spatial data across projects. Verification and proper documentation of such control points remain essential for ensuring the integrity of the geodetic infrastructure and supporting accurate positioning activities throughout Harris County and adjacent areas.

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HCFCD_MON0011 — NGS DR8217 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1934 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 35.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.985787°, -95.559833°, corresponding to 29° 59′ 8.83″ N, 95° 33′ 35.40″ 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 HCFCD_MON0011 — NGS DR8217 — Harris 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)29.985787, -95.559833
WGS84 (DMS)29° 59′ 8.83″ N, 95° 33′ 35.40″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation35.17 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
E 1023 — NGS AW1785 — Harris County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 1023 — NGS AW1786 — Harris County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAM 99 ARP — NGS DR8938 — Harris County, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 279 — NGS AW4628 — Harris County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 1216 — NGS AW1784 — Harris County, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BAMMEL RM 1 — NGS AW1791 — Harris County, US
3.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HCFCD_MON0011 — NGS DR8217 — Harris County, US?

HCFCD_MON0011 — NGS DR8217 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1934 and sits at an elevation of 35.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HCFCD_MON0011 — NGS DR8217 — Harris County, US?

The position of HCFCD_MON0011 — NGS DR8217 — Harris County, US in WGS84 is 29.985787°, -95.559833° (decimal), or 29° 59′ 8.83″ N, 95° 33′ 35.40″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.