TXWCH REF MON 1 — NGS DR8261 — Harris County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2942
Latitude
29.868943°
Longitude
-95.544044°
Ellipsoidal h
1.13 m
Ortho h
28.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that establish the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Harris County, Texas, near the Gulf Coast region, this benchmark serves as a fixed spatial reference for professional surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting work across the area. Trig stations of this type provide accurate horizontal and vertical positioning data essential for large-scale surveying projects, infrastructure development, and geographic information system applications. The ellipsoidal elevation of 1.1 meters reflects the point's position relative to modern geodetic datums. Verification and documentation of such control points remain critical for maintaining the integrity of the nation's surveying infrastructure and ensuring consistency in spatial data collection and analysis throughout the region.

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TXWCH REF MON 1 — NGS DR8261 — 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 #2942 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 28.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.868943°, -95.544044°, corresponding to 29° 52′ 8.20″ N, 95° 32′ 38.56″ 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 TXWCH REF MON 1 — NGS DR8261 — 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)29.868943, -95.544044
WGS84 (DMS)29° 52′ 8.20″ N, 95° 32′ 38.56″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation28.60 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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Frequently asked questions

What is TXWCH REF MON 1 — NGS DR8261 — Harris County, US?

TXWCH REF MON 1 — NGS DR8261 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2942 and sits at an elevation of 28.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TXWCH REF MON 1 — NGS DR8261 — Harris County, US?

The position of TXWCH REF MON 1 — NGS DR8261 — Harris County, US in WGS84 is 29.868943°, -95.544044° (decimal), or 29° 52′ 8.20″ N, 95° 32′ 38.56″ 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.