TOWSON YORK RD MD STC CUPOLA — NGS JV5450

USNGStrigunknown#634831
Latitude
39.392486°
Longitude
-76.605996°
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 fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Located near Towson, Maryland at coordinates 39.39249°N, 76.60600°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal control surveys and mapping projects throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create a framework of precisely known positions. They remain valuable for verifying and extending modern surveys, conducting geodetic research, and maintaining consistency in spatial data across jurisdictions. The NGS benchmark registry documents such points to preserve their locations and aid professional surveyors in their work. Verification and documentation of existing control points supports accurate surveying practice and long-term geodetic infrastructure integrity in the mid-Atlantic region.

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TOWSON YORK RD MD STC CUPOLA — NGS JV5450 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634831 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.392486°, -76.605996°, corresponding to 39° 23′ 32.95″ N, 76° 36′ 21.58″ 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 TOWSON YORK RD MD STC CUPOLA — NGS JV5450 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)39.392486, -76.605996
WGS84 (DMS)39° 23′ 32.95″ N, 76° 36′ 21.58″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (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
BALTIMORE COUNTY CORS ARP — NGS DJ8885 — Towson, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BENDIX WEST — NGS JV5433 — Towson, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BENDIX EAST — NGS JV5434 — Towson, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
9 PRR — NGS JV1187 — Towson, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 410 — NGS AI8076 — Baltimore, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
8 PRR — NGS JV1188 — Towson, US
3.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TOWSON YORK RD MD STC CUPOLA — NGS JV5450?

TOWSON YORK RD MD STC CUPOLA — NGS JV5450 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634831. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TOWSON YORK RD MD STC CUPOLA — NGS JV5450?

The position of TOWSON YORK RD MD STC CUPOLA — NGS JV5450 in WGS84 is 39.392486°, -76.605996° (decimal), or 39° 23′ 32.95″ N, 76° 36′ 21.58″ 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.