NLP 3 — NGS DQ4482 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#635143
Latitude
39.266705°
Longitude
-76.583199°
Ellipsoidal h
-30.44 m
Ortho h
2.40 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in the Baltimore, Maryland region at coordinates 39.26670° N, 76.58320° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal and vertical control in regional survey work. Triangulation stations of this class provide essential accuracy benchmarks for professional surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, and spatial data collection. The ellipsoidal elevation of -30.4 meters indicates this point's position relative to the reference ellipsoid used in the National Spatial Reference System. Verification and documentation of such control points remain critical for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity and ensuring consistency across survey networks and mapping initiatives throughout the region.

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NLP 3 — NGS DQ4482 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635143 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.266705°, -76.583199°, corresponding to 39° 16′ 0.14″ N, 76° 34′ 59.52″ 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 NLP 3 — NGS DQ4482 — 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)39.266705, -76.583199
WGS84 (DMS)39° 16′ 0.14″ N, 76° 34′ 59.52″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation2.40 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
TIDAL 34 STA 72 — NGS JV0577 — Baltimore, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 837 — NGS JV0575 — Baltimore, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 137 — NGS JV3841 — Baltimore, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
857 4680 TIDAL 35 — NGS JV0576 — Baltimore, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
857 4680 TIDAL 32 — NGS JV0586 — Baltimore, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 838 C OF B — NGS JV0574 — Baltimore, US
0.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is NLP 3 — NGS DQ4482 — Baltimore, US?

NLP 3 — NGS DQ4482 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635143 and sits at an elevation of 2.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of NLP 3 — NGS DQ4482 — Baltimore, US?

The position of NLP 3 — NGS DQ4482 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.266705°, -76.583199° (decimal), or 39° 16′ 0.14″ N, 76° 34′ 59.52″ 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.