HOUSTON DIST 8 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6681

USNGStrigunknown#3093
Latitude
29.849335°
Longitude
-95.305665°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for the United States. Situated near Houston, Texas, at coordinates 29.84933°N, 95.30566°W, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Triangulation stations such as this one provide monumented positions of known and documented accuracy, enabling surveyors and engineers to reference their work to the national geodetic datum. The point contributes to the larger network of control stations that support cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain valuable for ensuring consistency and reliability in surveying work. Professionals conducting surveys in the Houston area may use this station as a control point or verification reference, making accurate documentation of its location essential for long-term geodetic integrity.

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HOUSTON DIST 8 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6681 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3093 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.849335°, -95.305665°, corresponding to 29° 50′ 57.61″ N, 95° 18′ 20.39″ 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 8 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6681 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)29.849335, -95.305665
WGS84 (DMS)29° 50′ 57.61″ N, 95° 18′ 20.39″ 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 SW BELL TEL CO MAST — NGS AW6680
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON DIST 23 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6675
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON DIST 42 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6677
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON MISSOURI PAC YARD TANK — NGS AW6657
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON 5 COOP CORS ARP — NGS DF8779
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHADY — NGS AW6694 — Houston, US
3.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HOUSTON DIST 8 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6681?

HOUSTON DIST 8 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6681 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3093. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HOUSTON DIST 8 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6681?

The position of HOUSTON DIST 8 MUN WATER TANK — NGS AW6681 in WGS84 is 29.849335°, -95.305665° (decimal), or 29° 50′ 57.61″ N, 95° 18′ 20.39″ 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.