HILLTOP — NGS JV5639 — Towson, US

USNGStrigunknown#634723
Latitude
39.303856°
Longitude
-76.723473°
Ortho h
131.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Towson, Maryland, at coordinates 39.30386° N, 76.72347° W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning in the Baltimore metropolitan region. Triangulation stations like this provide precise geodetic control through intervisible networks of elevated observation points. Their coordinates enable surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals to conduct accurate local surveys tied to the national datum. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks help maintain the integrity of surveying records and ensure the reliability of spatial data across generations of practitioners. The accessibility and condition of control points in established networks remain critical for professional surveying work.

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HILLTOP — NGS JV5639 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634723 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 131.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.303856°, -76.723473°, corresponding to 39° 18′ 13.88″ N, 76° 43′ 24.50″ 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 HILLTOP — NGS JV5639 — Towson, 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)39.303856, -76.723473
WGS84 (DMS)39° 18′ 13.88″ N, 76° 43′ 24.50″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation131.00 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
HILLTOP 2 — NGS JV5638 — Towson, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 109 — NGS JV1308 — Towson, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 109 MDSRC — NGS JV1307 — Towson, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FRANKLIN — NGS JV1305 — Towson, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 109 — NGS JV1306 — Towson, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 98 — NGS JV0849 — Baltimore County, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HILLTOP — NGS JV5639 — Towson, US?

HILLTOP — NGS JV5639 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634723 and sits at an elevation of 131.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HILLTOP — NGS JV5639 — Towson, US?

The position of HILLTOP — NGS JV5639 — Towson, US in WGS84 is 39.303856°, -76.723473° (decimal), or 39° 18′ 13.88″ N, 76° 43′ 24.50″ 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.