PAM 18 ARP — NGS AJ6423 — Harris County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1894
Latitude
29.964930°
Longitude
-95.678219°
Ellipsoidal h
18.83 m
Ortho h
46.38 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which provides the foundational coordinate framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located in Harris County, Texas, this trig point serves as a monumented reference location for establishing accurate horizontal and vertical positions in the region. Triangulation stations of this type are typically situated at elevated or strategically visible locations to facilitate line-of-sight measurements between control points. The ellipsoidal elevation of 18.8 meters reflects the point's position relative to the reference ellipsoid used in the NAD83 datum. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for surveying professionals conducting boundary surveys, engineering projects, and geodetic studies. Maintaining accurate records of these control points ensures the integrity of the geodetic infrastructure supporting land-based activities across the state.

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PAM 18 ARP — NGS AJ6423 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1894 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 46.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.964930°, -95.678219°, corresponding to 29° 57′ 53.75″ N, 95° 40′ 41.59″ 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 PAM 18 ARP — NGS AJ6423 — Harris County, 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)29.964930, -95.678219
WGS84 (DMS)29° 57′ 53.75″ N, 95° 40′ 41.59″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation46.38 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
A 1009 — NGS AW1820 — Harris County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CC 25 — NGS AW1819 — Harris County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 1502 — NGS AW5521 — Harris County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 1215 — NGS AW1818 — Harris County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 1009 — NGS AW1874 — Harris County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 1499 — NGS AW5437 — Harris County, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PAM 18 ARP — NGS AJ6423 — Harris County, US?

PAM 18 ARP — NGS AJ6423 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1894 and sits at an elevation of 46.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PAM 18 ARP — NGS AJ6423 — Harris County, US?

The position of PAM 18 ARP — NGS AJ6423 — Harris County, US in WGS84 is 29.964930°, -95.678219° (decimal), or 29° 57′ 53.75″ N, 95° 40′ 41.59″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.