MILFORD RM 1 — NGS JV1234 — Towson, US

USNGStrigunknown#634745
Latitude
39.353469°
Longitude
-76.749558°
Ortho h
141.09 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the horizontal and vertical geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as reference monuments for large-scale surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located near Towson, Maryland, at coordinates 39.35347°N, 76.74956°W, this point contributes to regional geodetic control in the Mid-Atlantic area. As a trig point, it was historically used in conjunction with other monuments to create a network of known positions that surveyors could reference for accurate measurements. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remains important for maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference system. Surveyors and GIS professionals rely on these established control points to ensure consistency and accuracy in their work. The continued accessibility of this point's coordinates and network affiliation supports the surveying and mapping community's operational needs.

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MILFORD RM 1 — NGS JV1234 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634745 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 141.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.353469°, -76.749558°, corresponding to 39° 21′ 12.49″ N, 76° 44′ 58.41″ 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 MILFORD RM 1 — NGS JV1234 — 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)39.353469, -76.749558
WGS84 (DMS)39° 21′ 12.49″ N, 76° 44′ 58.41″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation141.09 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
MILFORD — NGS JV1232 — Towson, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILFORD RM 2 — NGS JV1233 — Towson, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 96 RESET — NGS JV6526 — Towson, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 96 — NGS JV1230 — Towson, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 96 RESET — NGS JV1231 — Towson, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 92 RESET — NGS JV0778 — Towson, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MILFORD RM 1 — NGS JV1234 — Towson, US?

MILFORD RM 1 — NGS JV1234 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634745 and sits at an elevation of 141.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MILFORD RM 1 — NGS JV1234 — Towson, US?

The position of MILFORD RM 1 — NGS JV1234 — Towson, US in WGS84 is 39.353469°, -76.749558° (decimal), or 39° 21′ 12.49″ N, 76° 44′ 58.41″ 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.