RAIL — NGS JV5628 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#635090
Latitude
39.265044°
Longitude
-76.625336°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, the primary geodetic framework establishing horizontal control across the United States. As a trig point, it served as a reference station for classical triangulation surveys, supporting the development of accurate maps and engineering projects throughout its region of operation. Located near Baltimore, Maryland, this benchmark occupies a position within the Mid-Atlantic geodetic network. The station's coordinates establish its precise location on the Earth's surface, enabling surveyors and engineers to reference local projects to the national datum. Triangulation stations such as this remain valuable for verification and validation of modern positioning techniques, including GPS/GNSS surveying. Documenting and maintaining the integrity of these classical control points supports continuity in surveying practice and provides independent verification of contemporary measurements. Professional surveyors benefit from these established references when conducting boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, or evaluating coordinate system transformations in the Baltimore area.

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RAIL — NGS JV5628 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635090 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.265044°, -76.625336°, corresponding to 39° 15′ 54.16″ N, 76° 37′ 31.21″ 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 RAIL — NGS JV5628 — Baltimore, 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)39.265044, -76.625336
WGS84 (DMS)39° 15′ 54.16″ N, 76° 37′ 31.21″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation1.00 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
WESTERN MD RR BRIDGE DRAW CEN — NGS JV5579 — Baltimore, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WABASH HB 1915 — NGS JV5627 — Baltimore, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ELECTRIC — NGS JV5626 — Baltimore, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FISHER USE 1954 — NGS JV5582 — Baltimore, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
END — NGS JV5583 — Baltimore, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DONALDSON HB 1915 — NGS JV5584 — Baltimore, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RAIL — NGS JV5628 — Baltimore, US?

RAIL — NGS JV5628 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635090 and sits at an elevation of 1.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RAIL — NGS JV5628 — Baltimore, US?

The position of RAIL — NGS JV5628 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.265044°, -76.625336° (decimal), or 39° 15′ 54.16″ N, 76° 37′ 31.21″ 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.