FLAG KNOB — NGS HX2952 — Gilmer County, US

USNGStrigunknown#637881
Latitude
38.881145°
Longitude
-80.894304°
Ortho h
437.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of precisely positioned reference points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Gilmer County, West Virginia, this trig point serves as a control station for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type are established at elevated or prominent locations to facilitate long-distance sight lines essential for accurate positional measurements. The NGS maintains these benchmarks as part of the National Spatial Reference System, enabling surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to conduct work with consistent horizontal accuracy. Verification and documentation of such points remain valuable for ongoing surveying projects and for maintaining the integrity of regional survey networks. Professionals should verify current station status and coordinate values through official NGS resources before field work.

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FLAG KNOB — NGS HX2952 — Gilmer County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637881 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 437.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.881145°, -80.894304°, corresponding to 38° 52′ 52.12″ N, 80° 53′ 39.49″ 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 FLAG KNOB — NGS HX2952 — Gilmer 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)38.881145, -80.894304
WGS84 (DMS)38° 52′ 52.12″ N, 80° 53′ 39.49″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation437.20 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
R 8 — NGS HX1456 — Gilmer County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 8 — NGS HX1454 — Gilmer County, US
4.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 8 — NGS HX1453 — Gilmer County, US
6.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 8 — NGS HX1452 — Gilmer County, US
8.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 8 RESET — NGS HX2779 — Gilmer County, US
8.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 8 — NGS HX1460 — Gilmer County, US
11.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FLAG KNOB — NGS HX2952 — Gilmer County, US?

FLAG KNOB — NGS HX2952 — Gilmer County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637881 and sits at an elevation of 437.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FLAG KNOB — NGS HX2952 — Gilmer County, US?

The position of FLAG KNOB — NGS HX2952 — Gilmer County, US in WGS84 is 38.881145°, -80.894304° (decimal), or 38° 52′ 52.12″ N, 80° 53′ 39.49″ 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.