R 1008 — NGS AW1808 — Jersey Village, US

USNGStrigunknown#2462
Latitude
29.887778°
Longitude
-95.581944°
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Triangulation stations serve as precise horizontal control points used to support surveying, mapping, and positioning activities across regional areas. Located near Jersey Village, Texas, at coordinates 29.88778°, -95.58194°, this benchmark provides essential reference geometry for surveys conducted throughout the region. As a trig point within the NGS system, it has historically supported cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data collection efforts. Documentation and verification of such control points remain important for maintaining the accuracy and continuity of the national geodetic network. Surveyors and mapping professionals rely on these established reference points to ensure consistency and reliability in their work. Current condition assessment and coordinate confirmation of legacy benchmarks help preserve their utility for ongoing surveying operations.

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R 1008 — NGS AW1808 — Jersey Village, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2462 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.887778°, -95.581944°, corresponding to 29° 53′ 16.00″ N, 95° 34′ 55.00″ 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 R 1008 — NGS AW1808 — Jersey Village, 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)29.887778, -95.581944
WGS84 (DMS)29° 53′ 16.00″ N, 95° 34′ 55.00″ 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
JERSEY — NGS AW6899 — Jersey Village, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HCFCD_MON0014 — NGS DR8220 — Jersey Village, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 1281 — NGS AW1857 — Harris County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BL 251 — NGS AW1918 — Harris County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 1500 — NGS AW5440 — Harris County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON STRAN STEEL CO TANK — NGS AW6900 — Harris County, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is R 1008 — NGS AW1808 — Jersey Village, US?

R 1008 — NGS AW1808 — Jersey Village, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2462. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of R 1008 — NGS AW1808 — Jersey Village, US?

The position of R 1008 — NGS AW1808 — Jersey Village, US in WGS84 is 29.887778°, -95.581944° (decimal), or 29° 53′ 16.00″ N, 95° 34′ 55.00″ 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.