N 136 — NGS JV3838 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#635099
Latitude
39.255556°
Longitude
-76.617500°
Ortho h
11.57 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Baltimore, Maryland, at coordinates 39.25556° N, 76.61750° W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for regional geodetic work. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide precise positional control across geographic areas, enabling surveyors and mapping professionals to reference their work to a nationally consistent datum. The point's location in the Baltimore vicinity makes it valuable for local and regional surveying projects requiring high-accuracy horizontal control. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain important for the surveying community, as these points anchor legal surveys, engineering projects, and geographic data collection. Maintaining accurate records of established control points ensures continuity and reliability in professional surveying practice.

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N 136 — NGS JV3838 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635099 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 11.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.255556°, -76.617500°, corresponding to 39° 15′ 20.00″ N, 76° 37′ 3.00″ 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 N 136 — NGS JV3838 — 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)39.255556, -76.617500
WGS84 (DMS)39° 15′ 20.00″ N, 76° 37′ 3.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation11.57 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
OVER — NGS JV5590 — Baltimore, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DUGAN — NGS JV5587 — Baltimore, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHANNEL USE 1915 — NGS JV5490 — Baltimore, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HANOVER ST BRIDGE NE TOWER CUP — NGS JV5591 — Baltimore, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CURB 2 — NGS JV5608 — Baltimore, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CURB — NGS JV5592 — Baltimore, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is N 136 — NGS JV3838 — Baltimore, US?

N 136 — NGS JV3838 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635099 and sits at an elevation of 11.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of N 136 — NGS JV3838 — Baltimore, US?

The position of N 136 — NGS JV3838 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.255556°, -76.617500° (decimal), or 39° 15′ 20.00″ N, 76° 37′ 3.00″ 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.