ZHU B — NGS AA3146 — Houston, US

USNGStrigunknown#2578
Latitude
29.952358°
Longitude
-95.333170°
Ellipsoidal h
-2.62 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric and geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as reference monuments for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regions and scales. Located near Houston, Texas, at coordinates 29.95236° N, 95.33317° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of -2.6 meters, this point contributes to the high-accuracy positional control network essential for precise spatial referencing. The negative elevation indicates the point's location below the ellipsoid datum. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks are critical for surveyors, engineers, and geospatial professionals who depend on reliable control networks for cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific applications. Regular validation ensures the integrity and continued utility of the national geodetic infrastructure.

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ZHU B — NGS AA3146 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2578 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of -2.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.952358°, -95.333170°, corresponding to 29° 57′ 8.49″ N, 95° 19′ 59.41″ 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 ZHU B — NGS AA3146 — Houston, 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)29.952358, -95.333170
WGS84 (DMS)29° 57′ 8.49″ N, 95° 19′ 59.41″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation-2.62 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
GREEN — NGS AW6638 — Houston, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON WAAS 1 CORS ARP — NGS DF4062
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ZHU A — NGS AA3145 — Houston, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 1516 — NGS AA3147 — Houston, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 1516 — NGS AA3148 — Houston, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 1249 — NGS AW0803 — Harris County, US
2.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ZHU B — NGS AA3146 — Houston, US?

ZHU B — NGS AA3146 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2578 and sits at an elevation of -2.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ZHU B — NGS AA3146 — Houston, US?

The position of ZHU B — NGS AA3146 — Houston, US in WGS84 is 29.952358°, -95.333170° (decimal), or 29° 57′ 8.49″ N, 95° 19′ 59.41″ 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.