PTS 140 — NGS AW6630 — Humble, US

USNGStrigunknown#2114
Latitude
29.977414°
Longitude
-95.261538°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station within the National Geodetic Survey's network, which provides the foundational control points for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points established through traditional triangulation methods, essential for accurate horizontal and vertical datum control. Located in the vicinity of Humble, Texas, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in southeast Texas. The station's coordinates are documented at 29.97741° N, 95.26154° W. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals conducting work requiring accurate positional reference. While elevation data was not recorded for this particular station, its horizontal coordinates establish it as a recoverable reference point within the NGS network, supporting cadastral surveys, infrastructure projects, and geodetic research in the area.

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PTS 140 — NGS AW6630 — Humble, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2114 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.977414°, -95.261538°, corresponding to 29° 58′ 38.69″ N, 95° 15′ 41.54″ 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 140 — NGS AW6630 — Humble, 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)29.977414, -95.261538
WGS84 (DMS)29° 58′ 38.69″ N, 95° 15′ 41.54″ 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
BENDER — NGS AW0853 — Humble, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BENDER RM 1 — NGS AW0870 — Humble, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BENDER AZ MK — NGS AW0852 — Humble, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 1510 — NGS AW5639 — Humble, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 667 — NGS AW0811 — Humble, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HUMBLE KKQ 43 RAD MAST — NGS AW6633
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PTS 140 — NGS AW6630 — Humble, US?

PTS 140 — NGS AW6630 — Humble, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2114. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PTS 140 — NGS AW6630 — Humble, US?

The position of PTS 140 — NGS AW6630 — Humble, US in WGS84 is 29.977414°, -95.261538° (decimal), or 29° 58′ 38.69″ N, 95° 15′ 41.54″ 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.