ALVY — NGS JX1940 — Tyler County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6927
Latitude
39.432574°
Longitude
-80.666941°
Ortho h
444.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This is a triangulation station within the National Geodetic Survey network, a primary component of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Tyler County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.43257° N, 80.66694° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for survey control and mapping operations across regional areas. Triangulation stations of this type provide fundamental horizontal control for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting precise spatial measurements and positioning work. The point contributes to the broader network of control stations that establish accurate geographic relationships and support civil infrastructure projects, property boundary determinations, and large-scale mapping initiatives. Verification and proper documentation of such benchmarks remains essential for maintaining the integrity and reliability of surveying work. Confirming the continued stability and accessibility of these reference points ensures their continued utility for professional surveying operations and geographic information systems applications throughout the region.

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ALVY — NGS JX1940 — Tyler County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6927 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 444.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.432574°, -80.666941°, corresponding to 39° 25′ 57.27″ N, 80° 40′ 0.99″ 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 ALVY — NGS JX1940 — Tyler County, 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)39.432574, -80.666941
WGS84 (DMS)39° 25′ 57.27″ N, 80° 40′ 0.99″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation444.00 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
Q 140 — NGS JX0407 — Doddridge County, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 140 — NGS JX0408 — Doddridge County, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 140 — NGS JX0406 — Doddridge County, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 140 — NGS JX0409 — Doddridge County, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 140 — NGS JX0405 — Doddridge County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 136 — NGS JX0401 — Tyler County, US
3.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ALVY — NGS JX1940 — Tyler County, US?

ALVY — NGS JX1940 — Tyler County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6927 and sits at an elevation of 444.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ALVY — NGS JX1940 — Tyler County, US?

The position of ALVY — NGS JX1940 — Tyler County, US in WGS84 is 39.432574°, -80.666941° (decimal), or 39° 25′ 57.27″ N, 80° 40′ 0.99″ 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.