Q 1499 — NGS AW5447 — Houston, US

USNGStrigunknown#3164
Latitude
29.814450°
Longitude
-95.645158°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This is a triangulation (trig) station within the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network that supports surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Houston, Texas at coordinates 29.81445° N, 95.64516° W, this point serves as a reference for establishing horizontal positions in the region. Trig stations of this type were established to provide high-accuracy control points for large-scale surveying projects, including topographic mapping, engineering surveys, and cadastral work. The NGS network remains essential infrastructure for modern positioning, even as technology has evolved. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks ensure their continued utility for professional surveyors and engineers who depend on stable, precisely-known reference points. Maintaining an accurate registry of these stations supports the integrity of the national geodetic framework.

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Q 1499 — NGS AW5447 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3164 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.814450°, -95.645158°, corresponding to 29° 48′ 52.02″ N, 95° 38′ 42.57″ 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 Q 1499 — NGS AW5447 — 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)29.814450, -95.645158
WGS84 (DMS)29° 48′ 52.02″ N, 95° 38′ 42.57″ 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
B 1182 — NGS AW0535 — Houston, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 1182 — NGS AW2355 — Houston, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 1499 — NGS AW5449 — Harris County, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 1499 — NGS AW5446 — Houston, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 1182 — NGS AW0534 — Houston, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 1499 — NGS AW5448 — Harris County, US
2.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Q 1499 — NGS AW5447 — Houston, US?

Q 1499 — NGS AW5447 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3164. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Q 1499 — NGS AW5447 — Houston, US?

The position of Q 1499 — NGS AW5447 — Houston, US in WGS84 is 29.814450°, -95.645158° (decimal), or 29° 48′ 52.02″ N, 95° 38′ 42.57″ 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.