20 V R — NGS MB3205 — Cleveland, US

USNGStrigunknown#6022
Latitude
41.482605°
Longitude
-81.701927°
Ellipsoidal h
172.70 m
Ortho h
207.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for mapping and surveying activities throughout the United States. Located near Cleveland, Ohio, at coordinates 41.48260° North, 81.70193° West with an ellipsoidal elevation of 172.7 meters, this trig point serves as a reference station for regional surveys and positioning work. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided primary horizontal and vertical control before the advent of satellite-based systems. Today, these monuments remain valuable for validating modern survey networks, conducting local control extensions, and verifying instrument performance. Proper documentation and periodic verification of such reference points ensure the integrity of the geodetic infrastructure supporting engineering projects, land surveys, and infrastructure development throughout their service areas.

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20 V R — NGS MB3205 — Cleveland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6022 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 207.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.482605°, -81.701927°, corresponding to 41° 28′ 57.38″ N, 81° 42′ 6.94″ 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 20 V R — NGS MB3205 — 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)41.482605, -81.701927
WGS84 (DMS)41° 28′ 57.38″ N, 81° 42′ 6.94″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation207.00 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
264 — NGS MB1505 — Cleveland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 320 — NGS MB1506 — Cleveland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
20 1 4 OM 1128 — NGS MB3201 — Cleveland, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
20 1 5 — NGS MB3202 — Cleveland, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 320 — NGS MB1504 — Cleveland, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TANGO SIERRA — NGS DQ5331 — Cleveland, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 20 V R — NGS MB3205 — Cleveland, US?

20 V R — NGS MB3205 — Cleveland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6022 and sits at an elevation of 207.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 20 V R — NGS MB3205 — Cleveland, US?

The position of 20 V R — NGS MB3205 — Cleveland, US in WGS84 is 41.482605°, -81.701927° (decimal), or 41° 28′ 57.38″ N, 81° 42′ 6.94″ 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.