HGCSD 19 RESET — NGS AJ6408 — Houston, US

USNGStrigunknown#2905
Latitude
29.866040°
Longitude
-95.487901°
Ellipsoidal h
-2.55 m
Ortho h
24.89 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Located near Houston, Texas, at coordinates 29.86604°N, 95.48790°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations across the region. The station's ellipsoidal elevation of -2.6 meters reflects the local terrain relative to the reference ellipsoid. Triangulation stations of this type provide monumented control points essential for establishing accurate horizontal and vertical datums. These reference points support cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems throughout their service areas. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain critical to maintaining survey integrity and ensuring consistency in spatial data. Professional surveyors rely on established networks to propagate precise coordinates for local projects and studies.

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HGCSD 19 RESET — NGS AJ6408 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2905 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 24.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.866040°, -95.487901°, corresponding to 29° 51′ 57.74″ N, 95° 29′ 16.44″ 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 HGCSD 19 RESET — NGS AJ6408 — 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)29.866040, -95.487901
WGS84 (DMS)29° 51′ 57.74″ N, 95° 29′ 16.44″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation24.89 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
HGCSD 19 — NGS AW5506 — Houston, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 1007 — NGS AW3395 — Houston, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OIL WELL 231 A — NGS AW3394 — Houston, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WATER WELL 231 — NGS AW3393 — Houston, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 1221 — NGS AW1761 — Houston, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 1500 — NGS AW5507 — Houston, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HGCSD 19 RESET — NGS AJ6408 — Houston, US?

HGCSD 19 RESET — NGS AJ6408 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2905 and sits at an elevation of 24.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HGCSD 19 RESET — NGS AJ6408 — Houston, US?

The position of HGCSD 19 RESET — NGS AJ6408 — Houston, US in WGS84 is 29.866040°, -95.487901° (decimal), or 29° 51′ 57.74″ N, 95° 29′ 16.44″ 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.