WATER WELL 178 — NGS AW4612 — Harris County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1823
Latitude
29.925833°
Longitude
-95.634167°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trigonometric stations of this type serve as primary reference points for horizontal positioning, enabling surveyors to conduct precise measurements across large areas through triangulation methods. Located in Harris County, Texas, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in a densely developed area. The station's coordinates are referenced to the national datum and provide essential control for local surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data applications. Verification and documentation of such points remain valuable for maintaining network integrity and ensuring continuity of surveying operations. Surveyors and cartographers depend on properly maintained and recorded benchmarks to establish reliable positional references for subsequent work.

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WATER WELL 178 — NGS AW4612 — 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 #1823 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.925833°, -95.634167°, corresponding to 29° 55′ 33.00″ N, 95° 38′ 3.00″ 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 WATER WELL 178 — NGS AW4612 — 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)29.925833, -95.634167
WGS84 (DMS)29° 55′ 33.00″ N, 95° 38′ 3.00″ 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
PTS 63 — NGS AW4611 — Harris County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 1008 RESET — NGS AW1812 — Harris County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JACKSON 2 AZ MK — NGS AW1813 — Harris County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EYQ C — NGS AC6275 — Harris County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JACKSON RM 1 — NGS AW4613 — Harris County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JACKSON 2 — NGS AW4614 — Harris County, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WATER WELL 178 — NGS AW4612 — Harris County, US?

WATER WELL 178 — NGS AW4612 — Harris County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1823. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WATER WELL 178 — NGS AW4612 — Harris County, US?

The position of WATER WELL 178 — NGS AW4612 — Harris County, US in WGS84 is 29.925833°, -95.634167° (decimal), or 29° 55′ 33.00″ N, 95° 38′ 3.00″ 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?

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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.