GARF REF 1 — NGS DG7190 — Garfield Heights, US

USNGStrigunknown#6217
Latitude
41.412317°
Longitude
-81.615392°
Ellipsoidal h
237.86 m
Ortho h
271.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation (trig) station within the National Geodetic Survey's network, positioned near Garfield Heights, Ohio. Trig stations serve as fundamental control points for surveying and mapping activities across the United States, establishing precise three-dimensional coordinates that support engineering projects, land surveys, and geographic information systems. Located at latitude 41.41232°, longitude -81.61539°, with an ellipsoidal elevation of 237.9 meters, this point contributes to the NGS's geodetic framework in the northeastern Ohio region. Such monumented reference stations enable surveyors and geospatial professionals to conduct measurements with documented accuracy and consistency. Verification and maintenance of these control points remain important for sustaining reliable surveying infrastructure. The accessibility and documentation of benchmark locations facilitate their continued use in professional surveying, construction, and mapping applications throughout the local area and beyond.

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GARF REF 1 — NGS DG7190 — Garfield Heights, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6217 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 271.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.412317°, -81.615392°, corresponding to 41° 24′ 44.34″ N, 81° 36′ 55.41″ 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 GARF REF 1 — NGS DG7190 — Garfield Heights, 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)41.412317, -81.615392
WGS84 (DMS)41° 24′ 44.34″ N, 81° 36′ 55.41″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation271.90 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
GARF REF 2 — NGS DG7191 — Garfield Heights, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GARFIELD HTS CORS ARP — NGS DF5362 — Garfield Heights, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
12 AT — NGS MB3154 — Garfield Heights, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
108=STATE — NGS MB2853 — Garfield Heights, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
12 U — NGS MB3157 — Valley View, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
275 — NGS MB1258 — Garfield Heights, US
2.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GARF REF 1 — NGS DG7190 — Garfield Heights, US?

GARF REF 1 — NGS DG7190 — Garfield Heights, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6217 and sits at an elevation of 271.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GARF REF 1 — NGS DG7190 — Garfield Heights, US?

The position of GARF REF 1 — NGS DG7190 — Garfield Heights, US in WGS84 is 41.412317°, -81.615392° (decimal), or 41° 24′ 44.34″ N, 81° 36′ 55.41″ 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.