J 320 — NGS MB1523 — Rocky River, US

USNGStrigunknown#6248
Latitude
41.482500°
Longitude
-81.851944°
Ortho h
192.31 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of primary control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Positioned in the Rocky River, Ohio vicinity at coordinates 41.48250°N, 81.85194°W, this trig point served as a reference station for establishing accurate horizontal positions across its region. Triangulation stations of this type were systematically established to support large-scale geodetic surveys and to provide surveyors with reliable control points for local and regional projects. The station's location in northeastern Ohio places it within an area of significant surveying activity. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain valuable for the surveying profession, enabling confirmation of historical control networks and supporting modern positioning work that builds upon these established geodetic foundations.

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J 320 — NGS MB1523 — Rocky River, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6248 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 192.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.482500°, -81.851944°, corresponding to 41° 28′ 57.00″ N, 81° 51′ 7.00″ 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 J 320 — NGS MB1523 — Rocky River, 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)41.482500, -81.851944
WGS84 (DMS)41° 28′ 57.00″ N, 81° 51′ 7.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation192.31 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
781 — NGS MB1524 — Rocky River, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 320 — NGS MB1522 — Rocky River, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROCKY RIVER AMC — NGS MB2947 — Lakewood, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 13 — NGS MB1275 — Rocky River, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
906 3067 REAR RANGE — NGS MB1521 — Lakewood, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
906 3067 COD — NGS MB1520 — Lakewood, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is J 320 — NGS MB1523 — Rocky River, US?

J 320 — NGS MB1523 — Rocky River, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6248 and sits at an elevation of 192.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of J 320 — NGS MB1523 — Rocky River, US?

The position of J 320 — NGS MB1523 — Rocky River, US in WGS84 is 41.482500°, -81.851944° (decimal), or 41° 28′ 57.00″ N, 81° 51′ 7.00″ 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.