ASHCROFT — NGS JX1932 — Marion County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6993
Latitude
39.472683°
Longitude
-80.391009°
Ortho h
483.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This NGS trigonometric station is located in Marion County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.47268° North, 80.39101° West. As a trig point within the National Geodetic Survey network, this benchmark serves as a fundamental control station for the country's geodetic infrastructure, providing precise horizontal reference data for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the region. Trig stations of this type are typically established at elevated or strategically visible locations to facilitate line-of-sight observations between network points. The benchmark's position in the Appalachian region of West Virginia makes it valuable for local and regional survey work. Documentation and verification of such control points remain essential for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the National Spatial Reference System, supporting professional surveyors and government agencies in their positioning and mapping activities throughout the state and surrounding areas.

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ASHCROFT — NGS JX1932 — Marion County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6993 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 483.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.472683°, -80.391009°, corresponding to 39° 28′ 21.66″ N, 80° 23′ 27.63″ 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 ASHCROFT — NGS JX1932 — Marion 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)39.472683, -80.391009
WGS84 (DMS)39° 28′ 21.66″ N, 80° 23′ 27.63″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation483.00 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.

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The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

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Frequently asked questions

What is ASHCROFT — NGS JX1932 — Marion County, US?

ASHCROFT — NGS JX1932 — Marion County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6993 and sits at an elevation of 483.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ASHCROFT — NGS JX1932 — Marion County, US?

The position of ASHCROFT — NGS JX1932 — Marion County, US in WGS84 is 39.472683°, -80.391009° (decimal), or 39° 28′ 21.66″ N, 80° 23′ 27.63″ 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.

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