17 AP — NGS MB3173 — Westlake, US

USNGStrigunknown#6240
Latitude
41.471450°
Longitude
-81.882402°
Ellipsoidal h
171.90 m
Ortho h
206.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's comprehensive network supporting the United States' fundamental geodetic infrastructure. Located near Westlake, Ohio, at coordinates 41.47145° N, 81.88240° W, the station marks a trig point established to provide precise horizontal and vertical control for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. With an ellipsoidal elevation of 171.9 meters, this benchmark serves as a reference for local surveys and cadastral work. Trig stations of this type were positioned to ensure adequate spatial distribution and intervisibility, enabling surveyors to extend accurate measurements across broader areas. Verification and documentation of such control points remains essential for maintaining the integrity of the national survey network and supporting contemporary applications in GIS, construction, and land administration.

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17 AP — NGS MB3173 — Westlake, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6240 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 206.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.471450°, -81.882402°, corresponding to 41° 28′ 17.22″ N, 81° 52′ 56.65″ 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 17 AP — NGS MB3173 — Westlake, 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)41.471450, -81.882402
WGS84 (DMS)41° 28′ 17.22″ N, 81° 52′ 56.65″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation206.30 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:

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M 13 — NGS MB1274 — Westlake, US
0.6 km away · US
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P 320 — NGS MB1525 — Bay Village, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 320 — NGS MB1526 — Bay Village, US
1.4 km away · US
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781 — NGS MB1524 — Rocky River, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 320 — NGS MB1523 — Rocky River, US
2.8 km away · US
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Q 320 — NGS MB1522 — Rocky River, US
3.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 17 AP — NGS MB3173 — Westlake, US?

17 AP — NGS MB3173 — Westlake, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6240 and sits at an elevation of 206.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 17 AP — NGS MB3173 — Westlake, US?

The position of 17 AP — NGS MB3173 — Westlake, US in WGS84 is 41.471450°, -81.882402° (decimal), or 41° 28′ 17.22″ N, 81° 52′ 56.65″ 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.