HGCSD 13 — NGS AW5634 — Houston, US

USNGStrigunknown#2615
Latitude
29.930801°
Longitude
-95.302715°
Ellipsoidal h
-5.93 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points supporting the North American Datum and broader U.S. geodetic infrastructure. Located near Houston, Texas, at coordinates 29.93080° N, 95.30272° W, the station serves as a control point for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the region. The ellipsoidal elevation of -5.9 meters reflects the local geoid-to-ellipsoid separation typical of coastal Texas areas. As a trig point, this station provides precise horizontal and vertical control essential for establishing survey networks, validating GPS observations, and maintaining the geometric framework for civil infrastructure projects. Regular verification and documentation of such benchmarks ensures the integrity of positional data and supports accurate property boundary determination, construction layout, and spatial analysis throughout the Houston metropolitan area and adjacent regions.

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HGCSD 13 — NGS AW5634 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2615 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of -5.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.930801°, -95.302715°, corresponding to 29° 55′ 50.88″ N, 95° 18′ 9.77″ 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 HGCSD 13 — NGS AW5634 — Houston, 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)29.930801, -95.302715
WGS84 (DMS)29° 55′ 50.88″ N, 95° 18′ 9.77″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation-5.93 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
D 667 — NGS AW3420 — Houston, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 1510 — NGS AW5635 — Houston, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HCFCD_MON0009 — NGS DR8215 — Harris County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 1516 — NGS AA3149 — Houston, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 667 RESET — NGS AW0805 — Houston, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DOSS — NGS AW6637 — Harris County, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HGCSD 13 — NGS AW5634 — Houston, US?

HGCSD 13 — NGS AW5634 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2615 and sits at an elevation of -5.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HGCSD 13 — NGS AW5634 — Houston, US?

The position of HGCSD 13 — NGS AW5634 — Houston, US in WGS84 is 29.930801°, -95.302715° (decimal), or 29° 55′ 50.88″ N, 95° 18′ 9.77″ 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.