Q 267 — NGS HX1621 — Braxton County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7816
Latitude
38.792028°
Longitude
-80.517972°
Ortho h
297.35 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental control points underlying the United States' surveying and mapping infrastructure. Located in Braxton County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.79203° N, 80.51797° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for precise horizontal positioning and geodetic control. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and incorporated into the NGS network to provide accurate positional reference across regions. The documented geographic coordinates and network affiliation enable surveying professionals to establish local control for mapping projects, boundary determinations, and engineering work. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network. Professional surveyors rely on these established positions for consistency across jurisdictions and time periods, ensuring reliable cadastral records and infrastructure development. Current elevation data for this station should be obtained from NGS records.

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Q 267 — NGS HX1621 — Braxton County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7816 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 297.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.792028°, -80.517972°, corresponding to 38° 47′ 31.30″ N, 80° 31′ 4.70″ 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 Q 267 — NGS HX1621 — Braxton 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)38.792028, -80.517972
WGS84 (DMS)38° 47′ 31.30″ N, 80° 31′ 4.70″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation297.35 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
R 267 — NGS HX1622 — Braxton County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 267 — NGS HX0150 — Braxton County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SUGAR KNOB — NGS HX2868 — Braxton County, US
3.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SUGAR KNOB AZ MK — NGS HX0151 — Lewis County, US
4.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 267 — NGS HX0152 — Lewis County, US
5.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1134 — NGS HX0153 — Lewis County, US
6.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Q 267 — NGS HX1621 — Braxton County, US?

Q 267 — NGS HX1621 — Braxton County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7816 and sits at an elevation of 297.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Q 267 — NGS HX1621 — Braxton County, US?

The position of Q 267 — NGS HX1621 — Braxton County, US in WGS84 is 38.792028°, -80.517972° (decimal), or 38° 47′ 31.30″ N, 80° 31′ 4.70″ 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.