FAIRMONT MONONGAH GLASS CO STK — NGS JX1896

USNGStrigunknown#7527
Latitude
39.466927°
Longitude
-80.150432°
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States geodetic infrastructure. Located near Fairmont, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.46693°N, 80.15043°W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide precise positional framework for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The point's position within the NGS network enables surveyors to conduct accurate measurements and maintain spatial consistency in local surveys. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic datum. Field verification confirms monumentation stability and accessibility, ensuring continued utility for surveying professionals conducting work in the Fairmont area and surrounding regions of West Virginia.

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FAIRMONT MONONGAH GLASS CO STK — NGS JX1896 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7527 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.466927°, -80.150432°, corresponding to 39° 28′ 0.94″ N, 80° 9′ 1.55″ 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 FAIRMONT MONONGAH GLASS CO STK — NGS JX1896 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)39.466927, -80.150432
WGS84 (DMS)39° 28′ 0.94″ N, 80° 9′ 1.55″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
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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
K 54 — NGS JX0177 — Pleasant Valley, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KK 33 — NGS JX0176 — Marion County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SANDS — NGS JX1889 — Fairmont, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAIR — NGS JX2301 — Fairmont, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MONT — NGS JX2305 — Fairmont, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAIRMONT SOUTH MUNICIPAL TANK — NGS JX1898
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FAIRMONT MONONGAH GLASS CO STK — NGS JX1896?

FAIRMONT MONONGAH GLASS CO STK — NGS JX1896 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7527. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FAIRMONT MONONGAH GLASS CO STK — NGS JX1896?

The position of FAIRMONT MONONGAH GLASS CO STK — NGS JX1896 in WGS84 is 39.466927°, -80.150432° (decimal), or 39° 28′ 0.94″ N, 80° 9′ 1.55″ 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.