A 320 — NGS JX1771 — Clarksburg, US

USNGStrigunknown#7531
Latitude
39.276861°
Longitude
-80.317556°
Ortho h
320.84 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic infrastructure. Located near Clarksburg, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.27686° N, 80.31756° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate horizontal positioning through intervisible point networks. The benchmark's continued documentation and verification remain valuable for maintaining survey accuracy, validating modern positioning technologies including GPS, and supporting construction, cadastral, and infrastructure projects. Professional surveyors rely on such established control points to tie local surveys into the national geodetic datum, ensuring consistency and reliability of spatial data throughout the surveying profession.

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A 320 — NGS JX1771 — Clarksburg, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7531 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 320.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.276861°, -80.317556°, corresponding to 39° 16′ 36.70″ N, 80° 19′ 3.20″ 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 A 320 — NGS JX1771 — Clarksburg, 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)39.276861, -80.317556
WGS84 (DMS)39° 16′ 36.70″ N, 80° 19′ 3.20″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation320.84 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
CLARKSBURG BLESSED TRINITY CH — NGS JX1929
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 9 — NGS JX0149 — Harrison County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CLARKSBURG IMM CON CATH CH TWR — NGS JX1927
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CLARKSBURG — NGS JX1928
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 9 — NGS JX0153 — Clarksburg, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 9 — NGS JX0208 — Clarksburg, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is A 320 — NGS JX1771 — Clarksburg, US?

A 320 — NGS JX1771 — Clarksburg, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7531 and sits at an elevation of 320.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 320 — NGS JX1771 — Clarksburg, US?

The position of A 320 — NGS JX1771 — Clarksburg, US in WGS84 is 39.276861°, -80.317556° (decimal), or 39° 16′ 36.70″ N, 80° 19′ 3.20″ 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.