W 1511 — NGS AW5618 — Harris County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2300
Latitude
29.926944°
Longitude
-95.498056°
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the fundamental reference framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in Harris County, Texas, this trig point serves as a precise horizontal control station for geodetic work in the region. Triangulation stations of this type are monumented points established to support accurate surveying, cartographic, and engineering projects. The NGS network integrates observations from multiple stations to create a coherent datum. Such points remain valuable for surveyors verifying local control, conducting boundary surveys, and establishing baseline measurements for larger projects. The coordinates provided (29.92694°, -95.49806°) enable surveyors to recover and reference this station for contemporary work. Verification and documentation of existing NGS monuments ensure that regional surveying infrastructure remains accessible and reliable for professional use. Practitioners should confirm current condition and accessibility before field operations.

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W 1511 — NGS AW5618 — 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 #2300 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.926944°, -95.498056°, corresponding to 29° 55′ 37.00″ N, 95° 29′ 53.00″ 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 W 1511 — NGS AW5618 — 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)29.926944, -95.498056
WGS84 (DMS)29° 55′ 37.00″ N, 95° 29′ 53.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (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
H 1250 — NGS AW0796 — Harris County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 667 — NGS AW0865 — Harris County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PTS 133 — NGS AW4630 — Harris County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 1250 — NGS AW0795 — Harris County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON FAA MICROWAVE MAST — NGS AW6764
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 1250 — NGS AW0799 — Harris County, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is W 1511 — NGS AW5618 — Harris County, US?

W 1511 — NGS AW5618 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2300. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of W 1511 — NGS AW5618 — Harris County, US?

The position of W 1511 — NGS AW5618 — Harris County, US in WGS84 is 29.926944°, -95.498056° (decimal), or 29° 55′ 37.00″ N, 95° 29′ 53.00″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.