L 320 — NGS JX1782 — Taylor County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7616
Latitude
39.332889°
Longitude
-80.077028°
Ortho h
361.50 m
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located in Taylor County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.33289° N, 80.07703° W, this trig point served as a precisely positioned observation station for geodetic work. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide surveyors and engineers with monumented control points of known horizontal position. Such marks enable accurate measurement and documentation of land boundaries, infrastructure projects, and cartographic applications across regions. Verification and maintenance of these benchmarks remain valuable for the surveying profession, as they support continuity of spatial reference systems and allow professionals to validate local survey networks. The documented geographic and coordinate information for this point contributes to the broader NGS database accessible to qualified users.

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L 320 — NGS JX1782 — 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 #7616 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 361.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.332889°, -80.077028°, corresponding to 39° 19′ 58.40″ N, 80° 4′ 37.30″ 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 L 320 — NGS JX1782 — 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)39.332889, -80.077028
WGS84 (DMS)39° 19′ 58.40″ N, 80° 4′ 37.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation361.50 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
M 320 — NGS JX1783 — Taylor County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1121 — NGS JX1781 — Taylor County, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 320 — NGS JX1784 — Taylor County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 315 — NGS JX1789 — Taylor County, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 320 — NGS JX1780 — Taylor County, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 78 — NGS JX0111 — Taylor County, US
3.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is L 320 — NGS JX1782 — Taylor County, US?

L 320 — NGS JX1782 — Taylor County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7616 and sits at an elevation of 361.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of L 320 — NGS JX1782 — Taylor County, US?

The position of L 320 — NGS JX1782 — Taylor County, US in WGS84 is 39.332889°, -80.077028° (decimal), or 39° 19′ 58.40″ N, 80° 4′ 37.30″ 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.