VIADUCT 1943 — NGS JV5570 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#634993
Latitude
39.294659°
Longitude
-76.611132°
Ortho h
5.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which provides the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Positioned near Baltimore, Maryland, at coordinates 39.29466°N, -76.61113°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this classification anchor the horizontal control network, enabling surveyors and engineers to establish accurate positions for subsequent surveys and infrastructure projects. The point's location in the Baltimore area makes it valuable for both historical and contemporary geodetic work in the Mid-Atlantic region. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential to the surveying profession, ensuring the integrity of the national spatial reference system. Surveyors consulting this station should note that elevation data is not recorded in the registry, requiring alternative sources if vertical control is needed for specific projects.

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VIADUCT 1943 — NGS JV5570 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634993 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 5.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.294659°, -76.611132°, corresponding to 39° 17′ 40.77″ N, 76° 36′ 40.07″ 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 VIADUCT 1943 — NGS JV5570 — Baltimore, 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)39.294659, -76.611132
WGS84 (DMS)39° 17′ 40.77″ N, 76° 36′ 40.07″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation5.00 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
21 — NGS JV1130 — Baltimore, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WASHINGTON MONUMENT ECC 4 1933 — NGS JV5604 — Baltimore, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALTIMORE LEXINGTON BLDG FLAG — NGS JV5502
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 30 C OF B — NGS JV1129 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEX — NGS JV5589 — Baltimore, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALTIMORE TRUST FLAT TOP TOWER — NGS JV5497
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is VIADUCT 1943 — NGS JV5570 — Baltimore, US?

VIADUCT 1943 — NGS JV5570 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634993 and sits at an elevation of 5.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of VIADUCT 1943 — NGS JV5570 — Baltimore, US?

The position of VIADUCT 1943 — NGS JV5570 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.294659°, -76.611132° (decimal), or 39° 17′ 40.77″ N, 76° 36′ 40.07″ 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.