C 315 — NGS JX1788 — Grafton, US

USNGStrigunknown#7672
Latitude
39.341222°
Longitude
-80.024417°
Ortho h
316.59 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the geometric foundation for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig points serve as control stations for horizontal positioning, enabling surveyors to reference precise geodetic coordinates for subsequent measurements and local surveys. Located near Grafton, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.34122° N, 80.02442° W, this station contributes to the broader network of reference points spanning the country. The elevation value for this benchmark is not currently recorded in available documentation. Verification and maintenance of such geodetic control points remain essential for ensuring accuracy in land surveying, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Professional surveyors rely on these stations to establish local datums and validate their own measurements against established national standards.

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C 315 — NGS JX1788 — Grafton, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7672 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 316.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.341222°, -80.024417°, corresponding to 39° 20′ 28.40″ N, 80° 1′ 27.90″ 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 C 315 — NGS JX1788 — Grafton, 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)39.341222, -80.024417
WGS84 (DMS)39° 20′ 28.40″ N, 80° 1′ 27.90″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation316.59 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
M RESET 1935 — NGS JX0107 — Grafton, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRAFTON BRDG RESET 1944 — NGS JX0109
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRAFTON BRDG — NGS JX0108
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 315 — NGS JX1787 — Grafton, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 1 — NGS JX0213 — Grafton, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 1 — NGS JX0214 — Grafton, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is C 315 — NGS JX1788 — Grafton, US?

C 315 — NGS JX1788 — Grafton, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7672 and sits at an elevation of 316.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of C 315 — NGS JX1788 — Grafton, US?

The position of C 315 — NGS JX1788 — Grafton, US in WGS84 is 39.341222°, -80.024417° (decimal), or 39° 20′ 28.40″ N, 80° 1′ 27.90″ 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.