X 431 — NGS AI8078 — Baltimore, US

USNGStrigunknown#635027
Latitude
39.305035°
Longitude
-76.577091°
Ellipsoidal h
7.50 m
Ortho h
40.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the fundamental horizontal datum for the United States. Located near Baltimore, Maryland, at coordinates 39.30504° N, 76.57709° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 7.5 meters, this trig point serves as a reference for surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals conducting work in the region. Such stations are integral to large-scale surveying projects, boundary establishment, and geographic information systems development. The precise documentation and periodic verification of these benchmarks ensure consistency and accuracy in spatial data across decades of development and redevelopment. This point's continued accessibility and monumentation maintenance support the ongoing integrity of regional surveying work and infrastructure planning in the Baltimore metropolitan area.

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X 431 — NGS AI8078 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635027 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 40.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.305035°, -76.577091°, corresponding to 39° 18′ 18.13″ N, 76° 34′ 37.53″ 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 X 431 — NGS AI8078 — 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)39.305035, -76.577091
WGS84 (DMS)39° 18′ 18.13″ N, 76° 34′ 37.53″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation40.30 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
G 30 C OF B — NGS JV1126 — Baltimore, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 436 — NGS AI8079 — Baltimore, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 30 — NGS JV1123 — Baltimore, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 30 C OF B — NGS JV1125 — Baltimore, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 30 C OF B — NGS JV1124 — Baltimore, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 30 C OF B — NGS JV1127 — Baltimore, US
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is X 431 — NGS AI8078 — Baltimore, US?

X 431 — NGS AI8078 — Baltimore, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635027 and sits at an elevation of 40.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of X 431 — NGS AI8078 — Baltimore, US?

The position of X 431 — NGS AI8078 — Baltimore, US in WGS84 is 39.305035°, -76.577091° (decimal), or 39° 18′ 18.13″ N, 76° 34′ 37.53″ 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?

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.