Z 27 — NGS JV0861 — Baltimore County, US

USNGStrigunknown#634764
Latitude
39.257500°
Longitude
-76.696667°
Ortho h
42.64 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for mapping and surveying across the United States. Located in Baltimore County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.25750° N, 76.69667° W, this trig point serves as a precise reference for horizontal positioning. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and computed to form interconnected networks of known positions, enabling surveyors and cartographers to reference their local work to a national datum. The elevation for this benchmark has not been recorded in available documentation. Verification and documentation of such control points remains valuable for confirming the integrity of regional survey networks, supporting infrastructure projects, and maintaining historical geodetic data. Professional surveyors may reference this station when establishing local control networks or validating survey-grade positioning in the Baltimore area.

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Z 27 — NGS JV0861 — Baltimore County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #634764 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 42.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.257500°, -76.696667°, corresponding to 39° 15′ 27.00″ N, 76° 41′ 48.00″ 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 Z 27 — NGS JV0861 — Baltimore 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)39.257500, -76.696667
WGS84 (DMS)39° 15′ 27.00″ N, 76° 41′ 48.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation42.64 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
D 98 RESET — NGS JV0860 — Baltimore County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ST CHARLES — NGS JV5642 — Baltimore County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U OF MD BALT COOP CORS ARP — NGS DF6305 — Baltimore County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SPRING RM 1 — NGS JV0858 — Baltimore County, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SPRING — NGS JV0857 — Baltimore County, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 26 — NGS JV0915 — Baltimore County, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Z 27 — NGS JV0861 — Baltimore County, US?

Z 27 — NGS JV0861 — Baltimore County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #634764 and sits at an elevation of 42.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Z 27 — NGS JV0861 — Baltimore County, US?

The position of Z 27 — NGS JV0861 — Baltimore County, US in WGS84 is 39.257500°, -76.696667° (decimal), or 39° 15′ 27.00″ N, 76° 41′ 48.00″ 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.