JET — NGS AW6641 — Houston, US

USNGStrigunknown#2545
Latitude
29.988320°
Longitude
-95.363169°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's classical network, which forms the foundational control for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Houston, Texas, at coordinates 29.98832°N, 95.36317°W, this trig point serves as a reference for establishing horizontal positions in regional surveys and engineering projects. Triangulation stations like this are monumented points of known position used to extend precise geodetic control across the landscape. They support cadastral surveying, infrastructure development, and cartographic work. The NGS network remains valuable for verification and densification of modern coordinate systems, ensuring consistency between legacy surveys and contemporary positioning technologies. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks contributes to maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic framework and supports accurate surveying practice in the Houston metropolitan area.

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JET — NGS AW6641 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2545 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.988320°, -95.363169°, corresponding to 29° 59′ 17.95″ N, 95° 21′ 47.41″ 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 JET — NGS AW6641 — 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)29.988320, -95.363169
WGS84 (DMS)29° 59′ 17.95″ N, 95° 21′ 47.41″ 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
5467-7109 — NGS DS3478 — Houston, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON INTERCONTL CONTROL TWR — NGS AW6640
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
IAH AP STA C — NGS AW7097 — Houston, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
IAH A — NGS DS3477 — Houston, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 1510 — NGS AW5575 — Harris County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 1248 — NGS AW0238 — Harris County, US
2.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is JET — NGS AW6641 — Houston, US?

JET — NGS AW6641 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2545. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of JET — NGS AW6641 — Houston, US?

The position of JET — NGS AW6641 — Houston, US in WGS84 is 29.988320°, -95.363169° (decimal), or 29° 59′ 17.95″ N, 95° 21′ 47.41″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.