H 268 — NGS HX0166 — Lewis County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7861
Latitude
38.839944°
Longitude
-80.448333°
Ortho h
339.81 m
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Lewis County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.83994° N, 80.44833° W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for surveying operations across the region. Trigonometric stations of this classification were historically established to provide accurate horizontal positioning data through triangulation methods. The point's documented location enables surveyors and engineers to reference their work to the national geodetic datum, ensuring consistency and accuracy in property surveys, infrastructure projects, and mapping applications. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable to the surveying profession, as these points anchor local surveys to the larger national coordinate system. Maintaining accurate records of these control points supports ongoing surveying needs and contributes to the integrity of the nation's spatial data infrastructure.

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H 268 — NGS HX0166 — Lewis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7861 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 339.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.839944°, -80.448333°, corresponding to 38° 50′ 23.80″ N, 80° 26′ 54.00″ 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 H 268 — NGS HX0166 — Lewis 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)38.839944, -80.448333
WGS84 (DMS)38° 50′ 23.80″ N, 80° 26′ 54.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation339.81 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 267 — NGS HX0154 — Lewis County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 267 — NGS HX0155 — Lewis County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 268 — NGS HX0165 — Lewis County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 267 — NGS HX0156 — Lewis County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1134 — NGS HX0153 — Lewis County, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 268 — NGS HX0164 — Lewis County, US
2.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is H 268 — NGS HX0166 — Lewis County, US?

H 268 — NGS HX0166 — Lewis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7861 and sits at an elevation of 339.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of H 268 — NGS HX0166 — Lewis County, US?

The position of H 268 — NGS HX0166 — Lewis County, US in WGS84 is 38.839944°, -80.448333° (decimal), or 38° 50′ 23.80″ N, 80° 26′ 54.00″ 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.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.