4 BORR — NGS JX0183 — Fairmont, US

USNGStrigunknown#7446
Latitude
39.483333°
Longitude
-80.140000°
Ortho h
270.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's legacy network of control points established to support surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Fairmont, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.48333°N, 80.14000°W, this trig point served as a precise horizontal reference for regional surveys. Triangulation stations of this class historically provided fundamental geodetic control by establishing accurate positions through geometric measurement across landscapes. The documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain important for surveying professionals conducting boundary work, infrastructure projects, and mapping operations. While specific elevation data for this point is not recorded in available documentation, the station's coordinates retain value for understanding the historical development of geodetic networks in the Appalachian region. Surveyors undertaking work in this area may reference this point as part of broader efforts to maintain and validate the nation's geodetic infrastructure.

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4 BORR — NGS JX0183 — Fairmont, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7446 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 270.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.483333°, -80.140000°, corresponding to 39° 28′ 60.00″ N, 80° 8′ 24.00″ 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 4 BORR — NGS JX0183 — Fairmont, 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)39.483333, -80.140000
WGS84 (DMS)39° 28′ 60.00″ N, 80° 8′ 24.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation270.20 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
3 BORR — NGS JX0179 — Fairmont, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MR 127 LA — NGS JX2332 — Fairmont, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 27 — NGS JX0182 — Fairmont, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 27 — NGS JX0181 — Fairmont, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAIRMONT COUNTY CTHSE DOME — NGS JX1897
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 27 — NGS JX0180 — Fairmont, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 4 BORR — NGS JX0183 — Fairmont, US?

4 BORR — NGS JX0183 — Fairmont, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7446 and sits at an elevation of 270.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 4 BORR — NGS JX0183 — Fairmont, US?

The position of 4 BORR — NGS JX0183 — Fairmont, US in WGS84 is 39.483333°, -80.140000° (decimal), or 39° 28′ 60.00″ N, 80° 8′ 24.00″ 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.