IAH A — NGS DS3477 — Houston, US

USNGStrigunknown#2572
Latitude
29.996397°
Longitude
-95.345037°
Ellipsoidal h
0.88 m
Ortho h
28.31 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's comprehensive network of reference points distributed across the United States. Located near Houston, Texas, at coordinates 29.99640° North, 95.34504° West, this trig point serves as a fundamental control station for regional surveying and mapping activities. With an ellipsoidal elevation of 0.9 meters, the station provides precise three-dimensional positioning data essential for establishing local survey networks and validating modern positioning technologies. Triangulation stations of this type form the backbone of national geodetic infrastructure, enabling surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to reference their work to a consistent, monumented framework. The ongoing verification and documentation of such benchmarks maintains the integrity of the geodetic datum and supports accurate spatial information systems. This point's proximity to a major metropolitan area underscores the importance of maintaining reliable control networks in densely developed regions where surveying demands are substantial.

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IAH A — NGS DS3477 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2572 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 28.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.996397°, -95.345037°, corresponding to 29° 59′ 47.03″ N, 95° 20′ 42.13″ 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 IAH A — NGS DS3477 — Houston, US 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)29.996397, -95.345037
WGS84 (DMS)29° 59′ 47.03″ N, 95° 20′ 42.13″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation28.31 m
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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
IAH AP STA C — NGS AW7097 — Houston, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON INTERCONTL CONTROL TWR — NGS AW6640
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5467-7109 — NGS DS3478 — Houston, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
IAH B — NGS DS3479 — Houston, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JET — NGS AW6641 — Houston, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON WAAS 1 CORS ARP — NGS DF4062
4.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is IAH A — NGS DS3477 — Houston, US?

IAH A — NGS DS3477 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2572 and sits at an elevation of 28.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of IAH A — NGS DS3477 — Houston, US?

The position of IAH A — NGS DS3477 — Houston, US in WGS84 is 29.996397°, -95.345037° (decimal), or 29° 59′ 47.03″ N, 95° 20′ 42.13″ 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.