LESTER 2 USE 1916 — NGS JV5569 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#635108
Latitude
39.251479°
Longitude
-76.613204°
Ortho h
5.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Baltimore, Maryland, at coordinates 39.25148° N, 76.61320° W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal control and precision surveying operations throughout the region. Trigonometric stations such as this were historically established to support large-scale mapping efforts and continue to provide valuable geodetic control for modern surveying, engineering, and infrastructure projects. The verification and documentation of these reference points remains essential for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the national spatial reference system. Surveyors and geodetic professionals rely on such established control stations to ensure consistency and reliability in their work.

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LESTER 2 USE 1916 — NGS JV5569 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635108 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 5.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.251479°, -76.613204°, corresponding to 39° 15′ 5.33″ N, 76° 36′ 47.54″ 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 LESTER 2 USE 1916 — NGS JV5569 — 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)39.251479, -76.613204
WGS84 (DMS)39° 15′ 5.33″ N, 76° 36′ 47.54″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation5.00 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
FILL — NGS JV5689 — Baltimore, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 137 — NGS JV3837 — Baltimore, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHANNEL USE 1915 — NGS JV5490 — Baltimore, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OVER — NGS JV5590 — Baltimore, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 136 — NGS JV3838 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Ferry Bar
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LESTER 2 USE 1916 — NGS JV5569 — Baltimore, US?

LESTER 2 USE 1916 — NGS JV5569 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635108 and sits at an elevation of 5.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LESTER 2 USE 1916 — NGS JV5569 — Baltimore, US?

The position of LESTER 2 USE 1916 — NGS JV5569 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.251479°, -76.613204° (decimal), or 39° 15′ 5.33″ N, 76° 36′ 47.54″ 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.