HCFCD_MON0012 — NGS DR8218 — Harris County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1856
Latitude
29.942993°
Longitude
-95.687162°
Ellipsoidal h
15.83 m
Ortho h
43.37 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Harris County, Texas, at coordinates 29.94299° N, 95.68716° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 15.8 meters, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveyors and engineers conducting boundary surveys, mapping projects, and infrastructure development throughout the region. Trig stations of this classification provide high-accuracy horizontal and vertical control essential for establishing precise positions of subordinate survey monuments. The maintenance and documentation of such benchmarks ensures continuity and reliability of surveying work across Harris County. Verification of existing control point locations and elevations remains critical for modern surveying practice, particularly in areas undergoing development or requiring updated positional data.

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HCFCD_MON0012 — NGS DR8218 — 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 #1856 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 43.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.942993°, -95.687162°, corresponding to 29° 56′ 34.77″ N, 95° 41′ 13.78″ 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_MON0012 — NGS DR8218 — 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)29.942993, -95.687162
WGS84 (DMS)29° 56′ 34.77″ N, 95° 41′ 13.78″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation43.37 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
BL 504 — NGS AW1873 — Harris County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 1281 — NGS AW1872 — Harris County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 1009 — NGS AW1874 — Harris County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CC 25 — NGS AW1819 — Harris County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 1499 — NGS AW5437 — Harris County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 1215 — NGS AW1818 — Harris County, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HCFCD_MON0012 — NGS DR8218 — Harris County, US?

HCFCD_MON0012 — NGS DR8218 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1856 and sits at an elevation of 43.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HCFCD_MON0012 — NGS DR8218 — Harris County, US?

The position of HCFCD_MON0012 — NGS DR8218 — Harris County, US in WGS84 is 29.942993°, -95.687162° (decimal), or 29° 56′ 34.77″ N, 95° 41′ 13.78″ 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.