N 33 — NGS JX0172 — Marion County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7472
Latitude
39.409722°
Longitude
-80.126667°
Ortho h
273.42 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This NGS triangulation station is located in Marion County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.40972° north latitude and 80.12667° west longitude. As a trig point within the National Geodetic Survey network, this monument serves as a fundamental control station for horizontal positioning and survey operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type anchor the nation's geodetic framework, providing stable reference points essential for mapping, engineering projects, and surveying work. The precise location and monumentation of such points enable surveyors and engineers to establish local survey networks with confidence in their accuracy and traceability to national datums. Verification and maintenance of these benchmarks remain important for preserving the integrity of geodetic infrastructure, particularly as surveying methods and technologies evolve. Documentation of station condition and accessibility supports continued utility of these foundational reference points for professional surveying practice.

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N 33 — NGS JX0172 — 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 #7472 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 273.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.409722°, -80.126667°, corresponding to 39° 24′ 35.00″ N, 80° 7′ 36.00″ 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 N 33 — NGS JX0172 — 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)39.409722, -80.126667
WGS84 (DMS)39° 24′ 35.00″ N, 80° 7′ 36.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation273.42 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
P 33 — NGS JX0171 — Marion County, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 33 — NGS JX0173 — Marion County, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 33 — NGS JX0174 — Marion County, US
3.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 315 — NGS JX1797 — Marion County, US
4.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 315 — NGS JX1796 — Marion County, US
4.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 315 — NGS JX1798 — Marion County, US
4.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is N 33 — NGS JX0172 — Marion County, US?

N 33 — NGS JX0172 — Marion County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7472 and sits at an elevation of 273.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of N 33 — NGS JX0172 — Marion County, US?

The position of N 33 — NGS JX0172 — Marion County, US in WGS84 is 39.409722°, -80.126667° (decimal), or 39° 24′ 35.00″ N, 80° 7′ 36.00″ 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.