NORTH MERIDIAN — NGS BM0582 — Austin, US

USNGStrigunknown#3909
Latitude
30.274136°
Longitude
-97.738950°
Ortho h
166.20 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 precise surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Austin, Texas, at coordinates 30.27414° N, 97.73895° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for regional geodetic work and local survey projects requiring accurate positional control. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided essential horizontal control through intersecting sight lines between monumented points across the landscape. Contemporary applications include verification of existing survey networks, calibration of GPS observations, and support for engineering projects demanding high positional accuracy. The documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remains valuable for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic datum and ensuring consistency in surveying practice across jurisdictional boundaries.

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NORTH MERIDIAN — NGS BM0582 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3909 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 166.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.274136°, -97.738950°, corresponding to 30° 16′ 26.89″ N, 97° 44′ 20.22″ 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 NORTH MERIDIAN — NGS BM0582 — Austin, 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)30.274136, -97.738950
WGS84 (DMS)30° 16′ 26.89″ N, 97° 44′ 20.22″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation166.20 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
AUSTIN LONGITUDE STA — NGS BM0627
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AUSTIN CAP DOME LIBERTY STAR — NGS BM0901
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 201 — NGS BM0628 — Austin, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AUSTIN CE — NGS DN7664
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 804 — NGS BM0583 — Austin, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
502.23=502.1=508 — NGS BM0580 — Austin, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is NORTH MERIDIAN — NGS BM0582 — Austin, US?

NORTH MERIDIAN — NGS BM0582 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3909 and sits at an elevation of 166.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of NORTH MERIDIAN — NGS BM0582 — Austin, US?

The position of NORTH MERIDIAN — NGS BM0582 — Austin, US in WGS84 is 30.274136°, -97.738950° (decimal), or 30° 16′ 26.89″ N, 97° 44′ 20.22″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 14N (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.