FAIRMONT RAD STA WMMN NE MAST — NGS JX1891 — Marion County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7508
Latitude
39.467987°
Longitude
-80.204250°
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0
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Marion County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.46799° N, 80.20425° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal positioning and survey work in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create precise networks of known positions across the country. They support boundary surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic efforts requiring accurate geographic reference. The elevation at this location remains unrecorded in available documentation. Verification and documentation of existing geodetic control points remain valuable for the surveying community, ensuring data integrity and continuity of the national control network. Surveyors and engineers rely on such reference stations to maintain positional accuracy in their work.

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FAIRMONT RAD STA WMMN NE MAST — NGS JX1891 — 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 #7508 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.467987°, -80.204250°, corresponding to 39° 28′ 4.75″ N, 80° 12′ 15.30″ 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 RAD STA WMMN NE MAST — NGS JX1891 — 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)39.467987, -80.204250
WGS84 (DMS)39° 28′ 4.75″ N, 80° 12′ 15.30″ 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
FAIRMONT RAD STA WMMN SE MAST — NGS JX1890 — Marion County, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1 — NGS JX1892 — Marion County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ERWIN — NGS JX1901 — Marion County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GASTON RESET — NGS JX1900 — Marion County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WATSON — NGS JX1893 — Marion County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SANDS — NGS JX1889 — Fairmont, US
3.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FAIRMONT RAD STA WMMN NE MAST — NGS JX1891 — Marion County, US?

FAIRMONT RAD STA WMMN NE MAST — NGS JX1891 — Marion County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7508. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FAIRMONT RAD STA WMMN NE MAST — NGS JX1891 — Marion County, US?

The position of FAIRMONT RAD STA WMMN NE MAST — NGS JX1891 — Marion County, US in WGS84 is 39.467987°, -80.204250° (decimal), or 39° 28′ 4.75″ N, 80° 12′ 15.30″ 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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