18 1 8 — NGS MB3178 — Cleveland, US

USNGStrigunknown#6142
Latitude
41.455042°
Longitude
-81.790247°
Ellipsoidal h
201.35 m
Ortho h
235.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Cleveland, Ohio, at coordinates 41.45504° N, 81.79025° W, this trig point serves as a control station for surveying and mapping activities across the region. The ellipsoidal elevation of 201.4 meters establishes vertical reference information critical for engineering projects, land surveys, and geographic information systems. As an NGS-maintained benchmark, this point undergoes periodic verification to ensure its accuracy and continued utility for professional surveyors and cartographers. Proper documentation and preservation of such stations remain essential to maintaining the coherence and reliability of the national spatial reference system upon which countless technical and administrative functions depend.

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18 1 8 — NGS MB3178 — Cleveland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6142 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 235.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.455042°, -81.790247°, corresponding to 41° 27′ 18.15″ N, 81° 47′ 24.89″ 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 18 1 8 — NGS MB3178 — Cleveland, 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)41.455042, -81.790247
WGS84 (DMS)41° 27′ 18.15″ N, 81° 47′ 24.89″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation235.60 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
ROCKPORT 3 — NGS MB2941 — Cleveland, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
18 AL R — NGS MB3179 — Cleveland, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
19 1 6 OM 1613 — NGS MB3185 — Cleveland, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
19 J OM 1447 — NGS MB3194 — Cleveland, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
18 1 1 OM 726 — NGS MB3175 — Cleveland, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
18 CP OM 1226 — NGS MB3180 — Cleveland, US
2.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 18 1 8 — NGS MB3178 — Cleveland, US?

18 1 8 — NGS MB3178 — Cleveland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6142 and sits at an elevation of 235.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 18 1 8 — NGS MB3178 — Cleveland, US?

The position of 18 1 8 — NGS MB3178 — Cleveland, US in WGS84 is 41.455042°, -81.790247° (decimal), or 41° 27′ 18.15″ N, 81° 47′ 24.89″ 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.