HOUSTON ALL SS CATH CH SPIRE — NGS AW6733

USNGStrigunknown#3276
Latitude
29.789015°
Longitude
-95.396207°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for the continental United States. Located near Houston, Texas, at coordinates 29.78901° N, 95.39621° W, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring accurate horizontal positioning. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and incorporated into the NGS network to provide monumented positions with known coordinates. Such control points enable surveyors to extend precise measurements across regions and verify local survey work. The point's location in the Houston metropolitan area makes it valuable for urban and regional surveying applications. Verification and documentation of existing geodetic monuments remain important for maintaining the integrity of the national control network. Field reconnaissance and coordinate confirmation help ensure these reference points remain reliable for contemporary surveying and geospatial work.

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HOUSTON ALL SS CATH CH SPIRE — NGS AW6733 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3276 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.789015°, -95.396207°, corresponding to 29° 47′ 20.45″ N, 95° 23′ 46.34″ 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 HOUSTON ALL SS CATH CH SPIRE — NGS AW6733 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)29.789015, -95.396207
WGS84 (DMS)29° 47′ 20.45″ N, 95° 23′ 46.34″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
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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
HOGG — NGS AW6729 — Houston, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOGG — NGS AW6721 — Houston, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOGG C — NGS AW6727 — Houston, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 279 — NGS AW3381 — Houston, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BL 126 — NGS AW3382 — Houston, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 1221 — NGS AW1751 — Houston, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HOUSTON ALL SS CATH CH SPIRE — NGS AW6733?

HOUSTON ALL SS CATH CH SPIRE — NGS AW6733 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3276. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HOUSTON ALL SS CATH CH SPIRE — NGS AW6733?

The position of HOUSTON ALL SS CATH CH SPIRE — NGS AW6733 in WGS84 is 29.789015°, -95.396207° (decimal), or 29° 47′ 20.45″ N, 95° 23′ 46.34″ 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.