K 320 — NGS JX1780 — Taylor County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7600
Latitude
39.324917°
Longitude
-80.115444°
Ortho h
338.13 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the horizontal geodetic datum for the United States. Located in Taylor County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.32492°N, 80.11544°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Trig stations of this type were historically established through triangulation methods to create a framework of accurately positioned points. Such control points remain valuable for modern surveying, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The position of this benchmark supports local and regional survey work while contributing to the overall national geodetic infrastructure. Verification and documentation of existing control points like this one helps maintain the integrity of survey networks and ensures the reliability of derived spatial data for professional surveying applications.

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K 320 — NGS JX1780 — Taylor County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7600 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 338.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.324917°, -80.115444°, corresponding to 39° 19′ 29.70″ N, 80° 6′ 55.60″ 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 K 320 — NGS JX1780 — Taylor 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)39.324917, -80.115444
WGS84 (DMS)39° 19′ 29.70″ N, 80° 6′ 55.60″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation338.13 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
1121 — NGS JX1781 — Taylor County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 320 — NGS JX1779 — Taylor County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 320 — NGS JX1782 — Taylor County, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 320 — NGS JX1778 — Taylor County, US
4.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 320 — NGS JX1783 — Taylor County, US
4.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 79 — NGS JX0118 — Taylor County, US
5.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is K 320 — NGS JX1780 — Taylor County, US?

K 320 — NGS JX1780 — Taylor County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7600 and sits at an elevation of 338.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of K 320 — NGS JX1780 — Taylor County, US?

The position of K 320 — NGS JX1780 — Taylor County, US in WGS84 is 39.324917°, -80.115444° (decimal), or 39° 19′ 29.70″ N, 80° 6′ 55.60″ 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.