TOWER — NGS BM1132 — Austin, US

USNGStrigunknown#3948
Latitude
30.286313°
Longitude
-97.739278°
Ortho h
252.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, the foundational geodetic infrastructure supporting surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Austin, Texas at coordinates 30.28631°, -97.73928°, this trig point serves as a control station for horizontal positioning and angular measurements in its region. Trigonometric stations function as reference points for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting precise fieldwork. These monuments enable the establishment of local coordinate systems and the verification of survey networks across varying distances and terrain. As with all geodetic benchmarks, documenting and verifying this point's location and physical condition supports the integrity of surveying records and facilitates future measurements in the area. Surveyors relying on NGS control points contribute to the ongoing maintenance and validation of the nation's geodetic framework.

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TOWER — NGS BM1132 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3948 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 252.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.286313°, -97.739278°, corresponding to 30° 17′ 10.73″ N, 97° 44′ 21.40″ 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 TOWER — NGS BM1132 — Austin, 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)30.286313, -97.739278
WGS84 (DMS)30° 17′ 10.73″ N, 97° 44′ 21.40″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation252.00 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
UNIV OF TEXAS TOWER SEC — NGS AG9976 — Austin, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U TEXAS AZ MK — NGS BM0626 — Austin, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 201 — NGS BM0623 — Austin, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AUSTIN U TEX MAIN PWR PLT STK — NGS BM0889
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AUSTIN CE — NGS DN7664
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 804 — NGS BM0583 — Austin, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TOWER — NGS BM1132 — Austin, US?

TOWER — NGS BM1132 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3948 and sits at an elevation of 252.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TOWER — NGS BM1132 — Austin, US?

The position of TOWER — NGS BM1132 — Austin, US in WGS84 is 30.286313°, -97.739278° (decimal), or 30° 17′ 10.73″ N, 97° 44′ 21.40″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 14N (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.