HOUSTON BAP TEMPLE CH TOWER — NGS AW6734

USNGStrigunknown#3299
Latitude
29.803811°
Longitude
-95.400637°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundation of the United States' horizontal control infrastructure. Located near Houston, Texas, at coordinates 29.80381° N, 95.40064° W, this trig point serves as a reference for precise surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type are established to provide accurate positional control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The point's inclusion in the NGS database ensures that surveyors and geospatial professionals can access verified horizontal datum information for their work. Documentation and verification of benchmark locations remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network. Even when elevation data is unavailable, the horizontal coordinates provide valuable control for local and regional surveying operations. Current condition assessments and monumentation verification help preserve these critical infrastructure points for future use.

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HOUSTON BAP TEMPLE CH TOWER — NGS AW6734 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3299 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.803811°, -95.400637°, corresponding to 29° 48′ 13.72″ N, 95° 24′ 2.29″ 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 BAP TEMPLE CH TOWER — NGS AW6734 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)29.803811, -95.400637
WGS84 (DMS)29° 48′ 13.72″ N, 95° 24′ 2.29″ 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
BL 126 — NGS AW3382 — Houston, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 279 — NGS AW3381 — Houston, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 1221 — NGS AW1751 — Houston, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON ALL SS CATH CH SPIRE — NGS AW6733
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOGG — NGS AW6729 — Houston, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOGG C — NGS AW6727 — Houston, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HOUSTON BAP TEMPLE CH TOWER — NGS AW6734?

HOUSTON BAP TEMPLE CH TOWER — NGS AW6734 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3299. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HOUSTON BAP TEMPLE CH TOWER — NGS AW6734?

The position of HOUSTON BAP TEMPLE CH TOWER — NGS AW6734 in WGS84 is 29.803811°, -95.400637° (decimal), or 29° 48′ 13.72″ N, 95° 24′ 2.29″ 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.