U.S. National Geodetic Survey

The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) is a United States federal agency based in Washington, D.C. that defines and manages a national coordinate system, providing the foundation for transportation and communication, mapping and charting, and a large number of science and engineering applications. Since its founding in 1970, it has been part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a division within the United States Department of Commerce.

Not to be confused with Office of Coast Survey, National Ocean Service, United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, or United States Geological Survey.

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