1096 — NGS JX0315 — Lewis County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7757
Latitude
39.054167°
Longitude
-80.566389°
Ortho h
333.81 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's comprehensive network of control points establishing the horizontal datum for the United States. Located in Lewis County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.05417° N, 80.56639° W, this trig point serves as a fundamental reference for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create a framework of accurately positioned points from which local surveys could be referenced. As part of NGS infrastructure, this benchmark contributes to the nation's geodetic foundation, supporting cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data integration. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for maintaining survey accuracy and enabling professionals to access reliable positional references. Current coordinates and condition assessments ensure the point's utility for contemporary surveying applications.

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1096 — NGS JX0315 — Lewis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7757 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 333.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.054167°, -80.566389°, corresponding to 39° 3′ 15.00″ N, 80° 33′ 59.00″ 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 1096 — NGS JX0315 — Lewis 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)39.054167, -80.566389
WGS84 (DMS)39° 3′ 15.00″ N, 80° 33′ 59.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation333.81 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 9 — NGS JX0314 — Lewis County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SUGARLOAF — NGS JX1944 — Lewis County, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 9 — NGS JX0316 — Lewis County, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 9 — NGS JX0313 — Lewis County, US
4.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 9 — NGS JX0185 — Weston, US
6.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BERNARD — NGS JX1946 — Lewis County, US
6.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 1096 — NGS JX0315 — Lewis County, US?

1096 — NGS JX0315 — Lewis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7757 and sits at an elevation of 333.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 1096 — NGS JX0315 — Lewis County, US?

The position of 1096 — NGS JX0315 — Lewis County, US in WGS84 is 39.054167°, -80.566389° (decimal), or 39° 3′ 15.00″ N, 80° 33′ 59.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 17N (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.