RP — NGS AW4519 — Houston, US

USNGStrigunknown#3123
Latitude
29.790556°
Longitude
-95.623889°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the official geodetic reference framework for the United States. Triangulation points serve as control stations for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects by providing verified horizontal positions. Located in the Houston, Texas vicinity at coordinates 29.79056° N, 95.62389° W, this benchmark contributes to regional survey control and spatial data infrastructure. The NGS network enables surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals to tie their local measurements to the national datum system. Verification and documentation of such points are essential for ensuring data consistency, reducing survey costs, and maintaining the integrity of cadastral, infrastructure, and scientific applications dependent on accurate positioning across scales from local to national. Current elevation data for this station is not recorded in available documentation.

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RP — NGS AW4519 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3123 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.790556°, -95.623889°, corresponding to 29° 47′ 26.00″ N, 95° 37′ 26.00″ 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 RP — NGS AW4519 — 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)29.790556, -95.623889
WGS84 (DMS)29° 47′ 26.00″ N, 95° 37′ 26.00″ 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
GAGING STATION — NGS AW4518 — Houston, US
0.0 km away · US
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ADDICKS AZ MK — NGS AW4514 — Houston, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 1252 — NGS AW0274 — Houston, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 8 RESET — NGS AW0273 — Houston, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 1182 — NGS AW0534 — Houston, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 1215 — NGS AW0272 — Houston, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RP — NGS AW4519 — Houston, US?

RP — NGS AW4519 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3123. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RP — NGS AW4519 — Houston, US?

The position of RP — NGS AW4519 — Houston, US in WGS84 is 29.790556°, -95.623889° (decimal), or 29° 47′ 26.00″ N, 95° 37′ 26.00″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.