PTS 134 — NGS AW3390 — Houston, US

USNGStrigunknown#2319
Latitude
29.888611°
Longitude
-95.494444°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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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 Houston, Texas, at coordinates 29.88861° N, 95.49444° W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and surveying operations across the region. Triangulation stations such as this were historically established to create a framework of accurately determined positions used in mapping, engineering projects, and land surveys. The NGS maintains documentation of these control points to enable surveyors and engineers to reference reliable geodetic data. Verification and continued documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for ensuring consistency in surveying work, validating modern positioning technologies, and preserving the integrity of the nation's spatial reference systems. Professional surveyors rely on established control networks to maintain accuracy in their operations.

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PTS 134 — NGS AW3390 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2319 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.888611°, -95.494444°, corresponding to 29° 53′ 19.00″ N, 95° 29′ 40.00″ 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 PTS 134 — NGS AW3390 — Houston, 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)29.888611, -95.494444
WGS84 (DMS)29° 53′ 19.00″ N, 95° 29′ 40.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
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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
E 1221 — NGS AW1768 — Houston, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 1500 — NGS AW5509 — Harris County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAM 92 ARP — NGS DR8931 — Houston, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 755 — NGS AW3392 — Houston, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON 7 COOP CORS ARP — NGS DF8783
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 1221 — NGS AW1769 — Houston, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PTS 134 — NGS AW3390 — Houston, US?

PTS 134 — NGS AW3390 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2319. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PTS 134 — NGS AW3390 — Houston, US?

The position of PTS 134 — NGS AW3390 — Houston, US in WGS84 is 29.888611°, -95.494444° (decimal), or 29° 53′ 19.00″ N, 95° 29′ 40.00″ 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.