PORT — NGS JV5696 — Dundalk, US

USNGStrigunknown#635040
Latitude
39.245630°
Longitude
-76.524344°
Ortho h
2.00 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' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Dundalk, Maryland, at coordinates 39.24563° N, 76.52434° W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal position control and is used in surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create a framework of accurately positioned points from which detailed surveys could be conducted. The point's location in the Baltimore metropolitan area makes it valuable for regional surveying work. While elevation data for this particular station is not currently recorded in available documentation, verification and proper documentation of such control points remain important for maintaining the integrity of geodetic networks. Surveyors and engineers rely on these reference points to ensure accuracy in their work.

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PORT — NGS JV5696 — Dundalk, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635040 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.245630°, -76.524344°, corresponding to 39° 14′ 44.27″ N, 76° 31′ 27.64″ 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 PORT — NGS JV5696 — Dundalk, 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)39.245630, -76.524344
WGS84 (DMS)39° 14′ 44.27″ N, 76° 31′ 27.64″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation2.00 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
DMT 3 — NGS DQ4479 — Dundalk, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DUNDALK — NGS JV5697
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GIS 5A — NGS AC7732 — Baltimore, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DMT 6 — NGS DS3187 — Baltimore, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GIS 55 — NGS AE3953 — Dundalk, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DMT 4 — NGS DQ4480 — Dundalk, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PORT — NGS JV5696 — Dundalk, US?

PORT — NGS JV5696 — Dundalk, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635040 and sits at an elevation of 2.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PORT — NGS JV5696 — Dundalk, US?

The position of PORT — NGS JV5696 — Dundalk, US in WGS84 is 39.245630°, -76.524344° (decimal), or 39° 14′ 44.27″ N, 76° 31′ 27.64″ 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.