HOUSTON DIST 42 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6677

USNGStrigunknown#3102
Latitude
29.867304°
Longitude
-95.292485°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which serves as the foundational geodetic infrastructure for the United States. Trig points like this are established to provide accurate horizontal control for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located in the Houston, Texas area, this benchmark contributes to the regional control network supporting cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and spatial reference requirements throughout Southeast Texas. The coordinates 29.86730°, -95.29248° define its precise horizontal position within the national coordinate system. Triangulation stations function as fixed reference points that surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals use to establish or verify the accuracy of their work. Periodic verification and documentation of such points ensures the continued reliability of the geodetic network. Professionals undertaking surveys in this region may reference this station as part of their control network establishment.

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HOUSTON DIST 42 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6677 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3102 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.867304°, -95.292485°, corresponding to 29° 52′ 2.29″ N, 95° 17′ 32.95″ 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 DIST 42 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6677 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)29.867304, -95.292485
WGS84 (DMS)29° 52′ 2.29″ N, 95° 17′ 32.95″ 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
HOUSTON DIST 8 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6681
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 1215 — NGS AW0828 — Houston, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON 5 COOP CORS ARP — NGS DF8779
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 1511 — NGS AW5645 — Houston, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON SW BELL TEL CO MAST — NGS AW6680
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON DIST 23 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6675
3.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HOUSTON DIST 42 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6677?

HOUSTON DIST 42 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6677 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3102. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HOUSTON DIST 42 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6677?

The position of HOUSTON DIST 42 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6677 in WGS84 is 29.867304°, -95.292485° (decimal), or 29° 52′ 2.29″ N, 95° 17′ 32.95″ 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.