F 133 — NGS JX0290 — Pennsboro, US

USNGStrigunknown#7254
Latitude
39.289444°
Longitude
-80.962500°
Ortho h
259.16 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which maintains the fundamental geodetic control infrastructure for the United States. As a trigonometric reference point, this station historically served as a vertex in triangulation chains used to establish accurate horizontal positions across the country. Located near Pennsboro, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.28944°, -80.96250°, the station contributes to regional surveying frameworks essential for mapping, boundary determination, and engineering projects. Trig stations of this type remain valuable control points for modern surveying work, particularly when supplementing or verifying contemporary GPS observations. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks ensure the integrity of the geodetic network and support land professionals relying on established reference systems. Elevation data availability would enhance the point's utility for three-dimensional control applications.

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F 133 — NGS JX0290 — Pennsboro, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7254 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 259.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.289444°, -80.962500°, corresponding to 39° 17′ 22.00″ N, 80° 57′ 45.00″ 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 F 133 — NGS JX0290 — Pennsboro, 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)39.289444, -80.962500
WGS84 (DMS)39° 17′ 22.00″ N, 80° 57′ 45.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation259.16 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
U 81 — NGS JX0285 — Pennsboro, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
852 USGS — NGS JX0286 — Pennsboro, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 81 — NGS JX0284 — Pennsboro, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 81 — NGS JX0283 — Ritchie County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PENNSBORO — NGS JX1964
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 141 — NGS JX0291 — Ritchie County, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is F 133 — NGS JX0290 — Pennsboro, US?

F 133 — NGS JX0290 — Pennsboro, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7254 and sits at an elevation of 259.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of F 133 — NGS JX0290 — Pennsboro, US?

The position of F 133 — NGS JX0290 — Pennsboro, US in WGS84 is 39.289444°, -80.962500° (decimal), or 39° 17′ 22.00″ N, 80° 57′ 45.00″ 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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