MOORE — NGS JV1241 — Towson, US

USNGStrigunknown#634706
Latitude
39.393649°
Longitude
-76.711751°
Ortho h
164.91 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic datum. Located near Towson, Maryland at coordinates 39.39365°, -76.71175°, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide surveyors and engineers with dependable control for local measurements and coordinate determinations. The point's documented location enables professionals to verify survey work, establish new surveys with known accuracy standards, and maintain consistency in spatial data across jurisdictional boundaries. Verification and periodic documentation of such control points remain essential for preserving geodetic infrastructure integrity and ensuring that modern surveying activities reference established standards. This benchmark contributes to the broader network upon which regional mapping, land records, and infrastructure projects depend.

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MOORE — NGS JV1241 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634706 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 164.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.393649°, -76.711751°, corresponding to 39° 23′ 37.14″ N, 76° 42′ 42.30″ 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 MOORE — NGS JV1241 — 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)39.393649, -76.711751
WGS84 (DMS)39° 23′ 37.14″ N, 76° 42′ 42.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation164.91 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
MOORE RM 4 — NGS JV5656 — Towson, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MOORE RM 5 — NGS JV1240 — Towson, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STEVEN RM A — NGS JV5664 — Towson, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STEVEN — NGS JV5665 — Towson, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 96 — NGS JV1242 — Towson, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GIS 96 — NGS AE2445 — Towson, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MOORE — NGS JV1241 — Towson, US?

MOORE — NGS JV1241 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634706 and sits at an elevation of 164.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MOORE — NGS JV1241 — Towson, US?

The position of MOORE — NGS JV1241 — Towson, US in WGS84 is 39.393649°, -76.711751° (decimal), or 39° 23′ 37.14″ N, 76° 42′ 42.30″ 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.