MIDDLEBOURNE DAM SITE — NGS JX0330 — Tyler County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7036
Latitude
39.477778°
Longitude
-80.886111°
Ortho h
213.61 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control points for surveying and mapping across the United States. As a trigonometric station, this point was likely established to provide horizontal control through triangulation methods, serving as a reference for subsequent surveys and infrastructure projects. Located in Tyler County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.47778° N, 80.88611° W, this benchmark contributes to the regional geodetic framework. Trig stations of this type are essential for surveyors conducting boundary determinations, engineering projects, and geographic information system development. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable to the surveying profession. Periodic checks confirm the stability and continued utility of these marks, ensuring their reliability for modern positioning work and maintaining the integrity of the nation's spatial reference system.

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MIDDLEBOURNE DAM SITE — NGS JX0330 — Tyler County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7036 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 213.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.477778°, -80.886111°, corresponding to 39° 28′ 40.00″ N, 80° 53′ 10.00″ 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 MIDDLEBOURNE DAM SITE — NGS JX0330 — Tyler 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)39.477778, -80.886111
WGS84 (DMS)39° 28′ 40.00″ N, 80° 53′ 10.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation213.61 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
H 140 — NGS JX0331 — Tyler County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 140 — NGS JX0329 — Tyler County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 135 — NGS JX0421 — Tyler County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 135 — NGS JX0420 — Tyler County, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 140 — NGS JX0332 — Tyler County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
744 — NGS JX0328 — Middlebourne, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MIDDLEBOURNE DAM SITE — NGS JX0330 — Tyler County, US?

MIDDLEBOURNE DAM SITE — NGS JX0330 — Tyler County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7036 and sits at an elevation of 213.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MIDDLEBOURNE DAM SITE — NGS JX0330 — Tyler County, US?

The position of MIDDLEBOURNE DAM SITE — NGS JX0330 — Tyler County, US in WGS84 is 39.477778°, -80.886111° (decimal), or 39° 28′ 40.00″ N, 80° 53′ 10.00″ 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.