RESERVOIR — NGS JV5660 — Towson, US

USNGStrigunknown#634696
Latitude
39.385417°
Longitude
-76.728852°
Ortho h
164.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the official geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as fundamental control points for surveying and mapping activities, providing precise positional references across large geographic areas. Located near Towson, Maryland, at coordinates 39.38542° N, 76.72885° W, this benchmark contributes to regional horizontal control networks. The point's elevation data is not currently recorded in available documentation. Geodetic benchmarks of this classification are essential infrastructure for professional surveyors, cartographers, and engineers conducting precise positional work. Verification and documentation of such control points remain important for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic datum and ensuring reliable reference standards for ongoing surveying and construction projects. Regular confirmation of benchmark stability and accessibility supports continued utility of the NGS network.

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RESERVOIR — NGS JV5660 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634696 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 164.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.385417°, -76.728852°, corresponding to 39° 23′ 7.50″ N, 76° 43′ 43.87″ 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 RESERVOIR — NGS JV5660 — Towson, 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)39.385417, -76.728852
WGS84 (DMS)39° 23′ 7.50″ N, 76° 43′ 43.87″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation164.00 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
A 112 — NGS JV1280 — Towson, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GIS 96 — NGS AE2445 — Towson, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 96 — NGS JV1238 — Towson, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 112 MDSRC — NGS JV1281 — Towson, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MSP MDBCSM — NGS JV1237 — Towson, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
4032 BOLT — NGS AE5601 — Towson, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RESERVOIR — NGS JV5660 — Towson, US?

RESERVOIR — NGS JV5660 — Towson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634696 and sits at an elevation of 164.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RESERVOIR — NGS JV5660 — Towson, US?

The position of RESERVOIR — NGS JV5660 — Towson, US in WGS84 is 39.385417°, -76.728852° (decimal), or 39° 23′ 7.50″ N, 76° 43′ 43.87″ 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.