RECREATION USE 1916 — NGS JV5540 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#635017
Latitude
39.280352°
Longitude
-76.592066°
Ortho h
1.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trig network, which constitutes fundamental control for precise positioning and mapping across the United States. Located near Baltimore, Maryland at coordinates 39.28035°N, 76.59207°W, this benchmark serves as a reference point for horizontal control surveys and related geodetic work in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate reference points for surveyors and mapping professionals. The trig network supports cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems requiring reliable positional data. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity. Surveyors conducting work in this area may reference this station to establish local control networks or validate survey measurements. Proper record-keeping ensures continuity of the geodetic framework essential to infrastructure development and land management in the mid-Atlantic region.

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RECREATION USE 1916 — NGS JV5540 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635017 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.280352°, -76.592066°, corresponding to 39° 16′ 49.27″ N, 76° 35′ 31.44″ 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 RECREATION USE 1916 — NGS JV5540 — 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)39.280352, -76.592066
WGS84 (DMS)39° 16′ 49.27″ N, 76° 35′ 31.44″ 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:

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CONSOL USE 1915 — NGS JV5539 — Baltimore, US
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Frequently asked questions

What is RECREATION USE 1916 — NGS JV5540 — Baltimore, US?

RECREATION USE 1916 — NGS JV5540 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635017 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 RECREATION USE 1916 — NGS JV5540 — Baltimore, US?

The position of RECREATION USE 1916 — NGS JV5540 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.280352°, -76.592066° (decimal), or 39° 16′ 49.27″ N, 76° 35′ 31.44″ 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.