C 79 — NGS JX0117 — Taylor County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7624
Latitude
39.280792°
Longitude
-80.067075°
Ortho h
332.79 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for mapping and surveying throughout the United States. Located in Taylor County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.28079° N, 80.06708° W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for regional survey work and geodetic measurements. Triangulation stations of this class are positioned at strategically selected locations to enable surveyors and engineers to reference their local work to the national coordinate system. The monumentation associated with this point provides a stable, recoverable mark for verification and reestablishment of survey networks. Proper documentation and periodic recovery of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy and supporting infrastructure development, property boundary definition, and scientific investigations requiring precise spatial reference data.

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C 79 — NGS JX0117 — Taylor County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7624 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 332.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.280792°, -80.067075°, corresponding to 39° 16′ 50.85″ N, 80° 4′ 1.47″ 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 79 — NGS JX0117 — Taylor 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)39.280792, -80.067075
WGS84 (DMS)39° 16′ 50.85″ N, 80° 4′ 1.47″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation332.79 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
1091.63 — NGS JX0116 — Taylor County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 79 — NGS JX0118 — Taylor County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 79 — NGS JX0119 — Taylor County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 79 — NGS JX0115 — Taylor County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 322 — NGS JX1810 — Taylor County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 322 — NGS JX1809 — Taylor County, US
2.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is C 79 — NGS JX0117 — Taylor County, US?

C 79 — NGS JX0117 — Taylor County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7624 and sits at an elevation of 332.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of C 79 — NGS JX0117 — Taylor County, US?

The position of C 79 — NGS JX0117 — Taylor County, US in WGS84 is 39.280792°, -80.067075° (decimal), or 39° 16′ 50.85″ N, 80° 4′ 1.47″ 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.