LYNN — NGS JX1952 — Gilmer County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7703
Latitude
39.021941°
Longitude
-80.865362°
Ortho h
442.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trig stations like this one serve as precisely positioned reference points for geodetic work, enabling surveyors and mapping professionals to tie their local surveys into the national coordinate system. Located in Gilmer County, West Virginia, this benchmark contributes to the horizontal control network that has supported cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems throughout the region. The documented geographic coordinates provide surveyors with a stable reference for establishing connections between project sites and the broader geodetic network. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national survey control network. Confirming the physical presence and accessibility of such points ensures their continued utility for surveying professionals and supports modern geodetic applications across the state.

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LYNN — NGS JX1952 — Gilmer County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7703 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 442.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.021941°, -80.865362°, corresponding to 39° 1′ 18.99″ N, 80° 51′ 55.30″ 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 LYNN — NGS JX1952 — Gilmer 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)39.021941, -80.865362
WGS84 (DMS)39° 1′ 18.99″ N, 80° 51′ 55.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation442.70 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
RACKET — NGS JX1956 — Ritchie County, US
6.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 8 — NGS HX1460 — Gilmer County, US
8.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 8 — NGS HX1461 — Gilmer County, US
10.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LINN — NGS HX2924 — Gilmer County, US
10.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 8 — NGS HX1462 — Gilmer County, US
11.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OTTER — NGS JX1949 — Ritchie County, US
11.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LYNN — NGS JX1952 — Gilmer County, US?

LYNN — NGS JX1952 — Gilmer County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7703 and sits at an elevation of 442.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LYNN — NGS JX1952 — Gilmer County, US?

The position of LYNN — NGS JX1952 — Gilmer County, US in WGS84 is 39.021941°, -80.865362° (decimal), or 39° 1′ 18.99″ N, 80° 51′ 55.30″ 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.