JACKSON 2 AZ MK — NGS AW1813 — Harris County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1827
Latitude
29.929444°
Longitude
-95.640833°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Harris County, Texas, this trig point serves as a reference monument for precise horizontal positioning. Triangulation stations of this type are fundamental to geodetic surveying, providing accurate spatial reference data for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The coordinates 29.92944°, -95.64083° represent the monumented location. Verification and documentation of existing NGS control points remains valuable for the surveying profession, as these marks often serve multiple generations of projects. While elevation data for this particular station has not been recorded in available documentation, the horizontal control value of the point contributes to the larger network maintaining positional accuracy across the region.

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JACKSON 2 AZ MK — NGS AW1813 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1827 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.929444°, -95.640833°, corresponding to 29° 55′ 46.00″ N, 95° 38′ 27.00″ 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 JACKSON 2 AZ MK — NGS AW1813 — Harris County, 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)29.929444, -95.640833
WGS84 (DMS)29° 55′ 46.00″ N, 95° 38′ 27.00″ 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
JACKSON RM 1 — NGS AW4613 — Harris County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JACKSON RESET — NGS AW4830 — Harris County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JACKSON RM 2 — NGS AW1815 — Harris County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JACKSON 2 — NGS AW4614 — Harris County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WATER WELL 178 — NGS AW4612 — Harris County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EYQ C — NGS AC6275 — Harris County, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is JACKSON 2 AZ MK — NGS AW1813 — Harris County, US?

JACKSON 2 AZ MK — NGS AW1813 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1827. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of JACKSON 2 AZ MK — NGS AW1813 — Harris County, US?

The position of JACKSON 2 AZ MK — NGS AW1813 — Harris County, US in WGS84 is 29.929444°, -95.640833° (decimal), or 29° 55′ 46.00″ N, 95° 38′ 27.00″ 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.