U 74 — NGS JV1107 — Dundalk, US

USNGStrigunknown#634912
Latitude
39.286667°
Longitude
-76.502778°
Ortho h
15.13 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic infrastructure. Located near Dundalk, Maryland, at coordinates 39.28667°N, 76.50278°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations across its region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional control for large-scale surveying projects and continue to serve as validation points for modern positioning work. The benchmark's elevation data remains unrecorded in available documentation. Verification and proper documentation of such reference points remain valuable for surveyors, engineers, and geodesists who depend on reliable control networks for professional work. Maintaining accurate records of these stations ensures the integrity of spatial data across jurisdictions.

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U 74 — NGS JV1107 — Dundalk, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634912 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 15.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.286667°, -76.502778°, corresponding to 39° 17′ 12.00″ N, 76° 30′ 10.00″ 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 U 74 — NGS JV1107 — Dundalk, 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)39.286667, -76.502778
WGS84 (DMS)39° 17′ 12.00″ N, 76° 30′ 10.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation15.13 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
SACRED — NGS JV5600 — Dundalk, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALTIMORE PA PWR CO TWR 370 W — NGS JV5486 — Dundalk, US
2.0 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Greenmarsh Point
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DUN — NGS JV5602 — Dundalk, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RADAR — NGS JV5601 — Dundalk, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WISER RM 1 — NGS JV6657 — Dundalk, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is U 74 — NGS JV1107 — Dundalk, US?

U 74 — NGS JV1107 — Dundalk, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634912 and sits at an elevation of 15.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of U 74 — NGS JV1107 — Dundalk, US?

The position of U 74 — NGS JV1107 — Dundalk, US in WGS84 is 39.286667°, -76.502778° (decimal), or 39° 17′ 12.00″ N, 76° 30′ 10.00″ 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.