HOUSTON ST MARK METH CH SPIRE — NGS AW6725

USNGStrigunknown#3256
Latitude
29.790395°
Longitude
-95.377763°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Located near Houston, Texas at coordinates 29.79040°, -95.37776°, this trig point serves as a reference station for precise horizontal positioning and survey work across the region. Triangulation stations of this type historically supported the measurement and monumentation of the National Spatial Reference System, enabling surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to conduct accurate mapping and construction projects. Modern verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining data integrity, assessing monument stability, and supporting cadastral surveying activities. The elevation for this point is not currently recorded in available documentation. Continued stewardship of these geodetic control points supports surveying professionals and ensures consistency in spatial referencing across public and private projects.

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HOUSTON ST MARK METH CH SPIRE — NGS AW6725 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3256 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.790395°, -95.377763°, corresponding to 29° 47′ 25.42″ N, 95° 22′ 39.95″ 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 ST MARK METH CH SPIRE — NGS AW6725 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)29.790395, -95.377763
WGS84 (DMS)29° 47′ 25.42″ N, 95° 22′ 39.95″ 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
HOGG C — NGS AW6727 — Houston, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOGG — NGS AW6721 — Houston, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOGG — NGS AW6729 — Houston, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON KKP 585 RAD MAST — NGS AW6703
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON ALL SS CATH CH SPIRE — NGS AW6733
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON BAP TEMPLE CH TOWER — NGS AW6734
2.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HOUSTON ST MARK METH CH SPIRE — NGS AW6725?

HOUSTON ST MARK METH CH SPIRE — NGS AW6725 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3256. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HOUSTON ST MARK METH CH SPIRE — NGS AW6725?

The position of HOUSTON ST MARK METH CH SPIRE — NGS AW6725 in WGS84 is 29.790395°, -95.377763° (decimal), or 29° 47′ 25.42″ N, 95° 22′ 39.95″ 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.