P 81 — NGS JX0279 — Ritchie County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7288
Latitude
39.277222°
Longitude
-80.911389°
Ortho h
248.58 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as primary control points for surveying operations, mapping projects, and engineering work across their respective regions. Located in Ritchie County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.27722° N, 80.91139° W, this benchmark contributes to the spatial reference system upon which all surveying and mapping activities in the area depend. As a triangulation point, it was historically established to provide accurate horizontal control through intervisibility with other stations. Documentation and verification of such points remain essential for surveyors and geodetic professionals. These reference marks anchor local surveys to the national coordinate system, ensuring consistency and accuracy in property boundaries, infrastructure projects, and geographic data. Maintaining registry records of existing benchmarks supports both professional practice and the continuity of geodetic infrastructure.

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P 81 — NGS JX0279 — Ritchie County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7288 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 248.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.277222°, -80.911389°, corresponding to 39° 16′ 38.00″ N, 80° 54′ 41.00″ 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 P 81 — NGS JX0279 — Ritchie 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)39.277222, -80.911389
WGS84 (DMS)39° 16′ 38.00″ N, 80° 54′ 41.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation248.58 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
854 — NGS JX0278 — Doddridge County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 319 — NGS JX1752 — Ritchie County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
XXXIV — NGS JX0280 — Ritchie County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 319 — NGS JX1753 — Doddridge County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 81 — NGS JX0282 — Ritchie County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 81 — NGS JX0277 — Doddridge County, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is P 81 — NGS JX0279 — Ritchie County, US?

P 81 — NGS JX0279 — Ritchie County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7288 and sits at an elevation of 248.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of P 81 — NGS JX0279 — Ritchie County, US?

The position of P 81 — NGS JX0279 — Ritchie County, US in WGS84 is 39.277222°, -80.911389° (decimal), or 39° 16′ 38.00″ N, 80° 54′ 41.00″ 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.