JENKS — NGS JV5688 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#635112
Latitude
39.243359°
Longitude
-76.608506°
Ortho h
3.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the fundamental horizontal and vertical reference framework for the United States. Trig stations of this type serve as precise spatial references for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across their service areas. Located in the Baltimore, Maryland region at coordinates 39.24336°N, 76.60851°W, this point contributes to local and regional geodetic control. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining survey accuracy and supporting GPS/GNSS networks that depend on ground control validation. Professional surveyors rely on these NGS monuments to ensure consistency in property surveys, infrastructure projects, and spatial data collection. The archival record of this station's location and characteristics preserves critical reference information for ongoing surveying activities.

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JENKS — NGS JV5688 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635112 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.243359°, -76.608506°, corresponding to 39° 14′ 36.09″ N, 76° 36′ 30.62″ 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 JENKS — NGS JV5688 — Baltimore, 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)39.243359, -76.608506
WGS84 (DMS)39° 14′ 36.09″ N, 76° 36′ 30.62″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation3.00 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
GRAVEL HB — NGS JV5691 — Baltimore, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 26 — NGS JV0938 — Baltimore, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 137 — NGS JV3837 — Baltimore, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FILL — NGS JV5689 — Baltimore, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LESTER 2 USE 1916 — NGS JV5569 — Baltimore, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DUMP — NGS JV5707 — Baltimore, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is JENKS — NGS JV5688 — Baltimore, US?

JENKS — NGS JV5688 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635112 and sits at an elevation of 3.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of JENKS — NGS JV5688 — Baltimore, US?

The position of JENKS — NGS JV5688 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.243359°, -76.608506° (decimal), or 39° 14′ 36.09″ N, 76° 36′ 30.62″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 18N (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.