279 — NGS MB1264 — Bedford, US

This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Positioned near Bedford, Ohio, at coordinates 41.40278°N, 81.55250°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for local and regional geodetic work. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise horizontal control through intervisible networks of elevated points. Such stations remain valuable for validating modern survey data, establishing local control networks, and supporting engineering projects requiring accurate coordinate references. The documentation and verification of benchmark locations like this one are essential for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity. Surveyors and GIS professionals rely on established control points to ensure consistency and accuracy in spatial data across jurisdictions. Regular inspection and condition assessment of such monuments helps preserve their utility for future surveying activities.

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