STAR — NGS AW6756 — Harris County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2026
Latitude
29.965654°
Longitude
-95.403560°
Ellipsoidal h
1.85 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of precisely positioned reference points that form the foundation of horizontal geodetic control across the United States. Located in Harris County, Texas, at coordinates 29.96565° N, 95.40356° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 1.8 meters, this benchmark serves surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals requiring accurate horizontal positioning for their work. Trig stations like this one are monumented points established to support surveying operations, GIS applications, and infrastructure projects. The NGS network ensures consistency and reliability in spatial reference systems nationwide. Verification and documentation of such points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic database and enabling professionals to access trustworthy control points for localized surveys and coordinate transformation work.

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STAR — NGS AW6756 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2026 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.965654°, -95.403560°, corresponding to 29° 57′ 56.36″ N, 95° 24′ 12.82″ 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 STAR — NGS AW6756 — Harris County, 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)29.965654, -95.403560
WGS84 (DMS)29° 57′ 56.36″ N, 95° 24′ 12.82″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation1.85 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.

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The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

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Frequently asked questions

What is STAR — NGS AW6756 — Harris County, US?

STAR — NGS AW6756 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2026 and sits at an elevation of 1.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of STAR — NGS AW6756 — Harris County, US?

The position of STAR — NGS AW6756 — Harris County, US in WGS84 is 29.965654°, -95.403560° (decimal), or 29° 57′ 56.36″ N, 95° 24′ 12.82″ 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?

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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.