LEACH RM 3 — NGS JV1226 — Towson, US

USNGStrigunknown#634734
Latitude
39.333669°
Longitude
-76.741388°
Ortho h
147.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Towson, Maryland, at coordinates 39.33367° N, 76.74139° W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this class provide accurate horizontal control for professional surveyors, engineers, and cartographers. They support land boundary determinations, infrastructure development, and large-scale mapping projects. The point's documented location enables surveyors to establish local coordinate systems and verify survey work with confidence. Periodic verification and maintenance of such control points remains essential to geodetic infrastructure. These stations anchor the geometric framework upon which modern surveying, construction, and spatial data collection depend. Careful documentation of their positions ensures long-term utility for the surveying profession and public works administration.

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LEACH RM 3 — NGS JV1226 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634734 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 147.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.333669°, -76.741388°, corresponding to 39° 20′ 1.21″ N, 76° 44′ 29.00″ 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 LEACH RM 3 — NGS JV1226 — Towson, 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)39.333669, -76.741388
WGS84 (DMS)39° 20′ 1.21″ N, 76° 44′ 29.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation147.50 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
LEACH — NGS JV1227 — Towson, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 31 — NGS JV1225 — Baltimore County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 96 — NGS JV1228 — Towson, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 96 RESET — NGS JV1231 — Towson, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 96 — NGS JV1230 — Towson, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILFORD — NGS JV1232 — Towson, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LEACH RM 3 — NGS JV1226 — Towson, US?

LEACH RM 3 — NGS JV1226 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634734 and sits at an elevation of 147.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LEACH RM 3 — NGS JV1226 — Towson, US?

The position of LEACH RM 3 — NGS JV1226 — Towson, US in WGS84 is 39.333669°, -76.741388° (decimal), or 39° 20′ 1.21″ N, 76° 44′ 29.00″ 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.