HOUSTON LONGPOINT WOODS TANK — NGS AW6910

USNGStrigunknown#2823
Latitude
29.797153°
Longitude
-95.540471°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Houston, Texas at coordinates 29.79715°, -95.54047°, this trig point serves as a control station for horizontal positioning. Triangulation stations of this type are established at carefully selected locations to provide accurate reference points for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The point's documentation within the NGS registry ensures that surveyors and engineers can access reliable positional data for their work. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain essential for preserving geodetic infrastructure integrity and supporting the precision requirements of modern surveying practice in this region.

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HOUSTON LONGPOINT WOODS TANK — NGS AW6910 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2823 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.797153°, -95.540471°, corresponding to 29° 47′ 49.75″ N, 95° 32′ 25.70″ 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 LONGPOINT WOODS TANK — NGS AW6910 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)29.797153, -95.540471
WGS84 (DMS)29° 47′ 49.75″ N, 95° 32′ 25.70″ 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
V 1502 — NGS AW5518 — Houston, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 21 — NGS AW4526 — Houston, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 1215 — NGS AW1793 — Houston, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 1007 — NGS AW4592 — Houston, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BRANCH — NGS AW6907 — Spring Valley Village, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 1217 — NGS AW1795 — Houston, US
2.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HOUSTON LONGPOINT WOODS TANK — NGS AW6910?

HOUSTON LONGPOINT WOODS TANK — NGS AW6910 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2823. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HOUSTON LONGPOINT WOODS TANK — NGS AW6910?

The position of HOUSTON LONGPOINT WOODS TANK — NGS AW6910 in WGS84 is 29.797153°, -95.540471° (decimal), or 29° 47′ 49.75″ N, 95° 32′ 25.70″ 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.