STANDARD USE 1915 — NGS JV5526 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#635034
Latitude
39.274939°
Longitude
-76.572230°
Ortho h
2.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Baltimore, Maryland, at coordinates 39.27494°N, 76.57223°W, this trig point serves as a reference for determining positions of other survey monuments and geographic features with high precision. Triangulation stations like this were historically observed and integrated into larger networks to provide accurate horizontal control. Modern geodetic work continues to rely on documentation and verification of such points to maintain survey accuracy and support engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects. Surveyors and geodetic professionals may reference this point when conducting local surveys or establishing new monuments. Proper documentation and accessibility of these control points remain essential to the integrity of the national spatial reference system.

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STANDARD USE 1915 — NGS JV5526 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635034 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.274939°, -76.572230°, corresponding to 39° 16′ 29.78″ N, 76° 34′ 20.03″ 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 STANDARD USE 1915 — NGS JV5526 — 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)39.274939, -76.572230
WGS84 (DMS)39° 16′ 29.78″ N, 76° 34′ 20.03″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation2.00 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
GAFFNEY — NGS AI8072 — Baltimore, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 110 MDSRC — NGS JV1316 — Baltimore, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 109 MDSRC — NGS JV1315 — Baltimore, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
YOUNG USE 1915 — NGS JV5555 — Baltimore, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ATLANTIC USE 1915 — NGS JV5472 — Baltimore, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 197 — NGS JV6912 — Baltimore, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is STANDARD USE 1915 — NGS JV5526 — Baltimore, US?

STANDARD USE 1915 — NGS JV5526 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635034 and sits at an elevation of 2.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of STANDARD USE 1915 — NGS JV5526 — Baltimore, US?

The position of STANDARD USE 1915 — NGS JV5526 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.274939°, -76.572230° (decimal), or 39° 16′ 29.78″ N, 76° 34′ 20.03″ 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.