T86 B — NGS AW7102 — Harris County, US

USNGStrigunknown#3186
Latitude
29.821879°
Longitude
-95.675537°
Ellipsoidal h
5.89 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Located in Harris County, Texas, at coordinates 29.82188° N, 95.67554° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 5.9 meters, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type traditionally supported terrestrial survey networks and continue to provide valuable control points for modern positioning work. The documented coordinates and elevation enable surveyors to verify local survey data, establish baselines for engineering projects, and maintain consistency in spatial reference systems. Verification and accurate documentation of such benchmarks remain important for professional surveying operations, particularly in areas experiencing development or requiring precise locational data. This point contributes to the broader national geodetic infrastructure that supports civil engineering, land surveying, and geospatial applications throughout south Texas.

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T86 B — NGS AW7102 — 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 #3186 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 5.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.821879°, -95.675537°, corresponding to 29° 49′ 18.77″ N, 95° 40′ 31.93″ 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 T86 B — NGS AW7102 — 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)29.821879, -95.675537
WGS84 (DMS)29° 49′ 18.77″ N, 95° 40′ 31.93″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation5.89 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
PAM 6B ARP — NGS DR9253 — Harris County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
IWS D — NGS AW7100 — Harris County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 1182 — NGS AW4505 — Harris County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 1182 — NGS AW4504 — Harris County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 1499 — NGS AW5448 — Harris County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 1182 — NGS AW2355 — Houston, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is T86 B — NGS AW7102 — Harris County, US?

T86 B — NGS AW7102 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3186 and sits at an elevation of 5.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of T86 B — NGS AW7102 — Harris County, US?

The position of T86 B — NGS AW7102 — Harris County, US in WGS84 is 29.821879°, -95.675537° (decimal), or 29° 49′ 18.77″ N, 95° 40′ 31.93″ 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.