LEVEL — NGS JV5633 — Towson, US

USNGStrigunknown#634682
Latitude
39.369612°
Longitude
-76.744611°
Ortho h
150.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used to orient and scale surveying measurements across regions. Located near Towson, Maryland, at coordinates 39.36961° north, 76.74461° west, this benchmark contributes to the dense network of geodetic control in the Mid-Atlantic region. Such points are essential infrastructure for professional surveyors conducting boundary determinations, engineering projects, and spatial data collection. The documented horizontal coordinates provide surveyors with reliable reference positions for local and regional work. Verification and continued documentation of these points remains valuable for maintaining the integrity of the nation's surveying infrastructure and ensuring consistency in future measurements and mapping efforts.

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LEVEL — NGS JV5633 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634682 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 150.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.369612°, -76.744611°, corresponding to 39° 22′ 10.60″ N, 76° 44′ 40.60″ 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 LEVEL — NGS JV5633 — 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)39.369612, -76.744611
WGS84 (DMS)39° 22′ 10.60″ N, 76° 44′ 40.60″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation150.00 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
LEVEL 2 — NGS JV5634 — Towson, US
0.0 km away · US
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V 96 — NGS JV1236 — Towson, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
UMAN — NGS JV5635 — Towson, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 92 — NGS JV0779 — Towson, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 13 — NGS JV0788 — Towson, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 92 RESET — NGS JV0778 — Towson, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LEVEL — NGS JV5633 — Towson, US?

LEVEL — NGS JV5633 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634682 and sits at an elevation of 150.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LEVEL — NGS JV5633 — Towson, US?

The position of LEVEL — NGS JV5633 — Towson, US in WGS84 is 39.369612°, -76.744611° (decimal), or 39° 22′ 10.60″ N, 76° 44′ 40.60″ 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.