MASSEY — NGS JV5510 — Towson, US

USNGStrigunknown#634846
Latitude
39.367340°
Longitude
-76.529667°
Ortho h
94.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
NGS Triangulation Station located near Towson, Maryland at coordinates 39.36734°N, 76.52967°W. This trig point comprises part of the National Geodetic Survey's triangulation network, which established the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Triangulation stations serve as monumented reference points of known position, enabling surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate boundary surveys, construction layout, and geographic information system development. The precise horizontal coordinates provided establish this point's role within the larger geodetic datum. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy standards and supporting infrastructure development in the Baltimore County area. Current elevation data for this station is not available in registry records. Surveyors undertaking work in this region should verify the monument's current condition and accessibility before incorporation into project control networks.

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MASSEY — NGS JV5510 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634846 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 94.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.367340°, -76.529667°, corresponding to 39° 22′ 2.42″ N, 76° 31′ 46.80″ 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 MASSEY — NGS JV5510 — 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)39.367340, -76.529667
WGS84 (DMS)39° 22′ 2.42″ N, 76° 31′ 46.80″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation94.00 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
PARKWOOD — NGS JV5509 — Baltimore, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GIS 12 — NGS AC7695 — Towson, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FITCH RM 2 — NGS JV1153 — Towson, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FITCH RM 1 — NGS JV1151 — Towson, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FITCH — NGS JV1152 — Towson, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GIS 48 — NGS AE2455 — Towson, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MASSEY — NGS JV5510 — Towson, US?

MASSEY — NGS JV5510 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634846 and sits at an elevation of 94.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MASSEY — NGS JV5510 — Towson, US?

The position of MASSEY — NGS JV5510 — Towson, US in WGS84 is 39.367340°, -76.529667° (decimal), or 39° 22′ 2.42″ N, 76° 31′ 46.80″ 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.