M 33 — NGS JX0173 — Marion County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7478
Latitude
39.427778°
Longitude
-80.137500°
Ortho h
275.15 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that establish the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Marion County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.42778° north latitude and 80.13750° west longitude, this trig point serves as a monumented position of known location used to support cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Triangulation stations of this class provide essential horizontal control for surveyors and engineers requiring accurate positional references. The point's documented location within the NGS network ensures continuity and reliability for professional surveying work in the region. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain important for quality assurance in surveying practice and long-term spatial data integrity.

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M 33 — NGS JX0173 — Marion County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7478 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 275.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.427778°, -80.137500°, corresponding to 39° 25′ 40.00″ N, 80° 8′ 15.00″ 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 M 33 — NGS JX0173 — Marion 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)39.427778, -80.137500
WGS84 (DMS)39° 25′ 40.00″ N, 80° 8′ 15.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation275.15 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
L 33 — NGS JX0174 — Marion County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 33 — NGS JX0172 — Marion County, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
885 — NGS JX0175 — Pleasant Valley, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAIRMONT SOUTH MUNICIPAL TANK — NGS JX1898
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
4G7 A — NGS AE2197 — Pleasant Valley, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAIRPORT AZ MK — NGS JX2255 — Pleasant Valley, US
3.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is M 33 — NGS JX0173 — Marion County, US?

M 33 — NGS JX0173 — Marion County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7478 and sits at an elevation of 275.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of M 33 — NGS JX0173 — Marion County, US?

The position of M 33 — NGS JX0173 — Marion County, US in WGS84 is 39.427778°, -80.137500° (decimal), or 39° 25′ 40.00″ N, 80° 8′ 15.00″ 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.