R 321 — NGS MB1503 — Cleveland, US

USNGStrigunknown#6013
Latitude
41.494206°
Longitude
-81.702447°
Ortho h
178.54 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as control points for horizontal positioning and are typically established at locations offering good visibility for sighting observations. Located near Cleveland, Ohio, this benchmark represents a critical reference point for regional surveying operations, including boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, and mapping initiatives. The coordinates 41.49421°N, 81.70245°W define its precise horizontal position within the national coordinate system. Documentation and verification of such control points remain essential for surveying professionals. Accurate knowledge of benchmark locations, their monumentation status, and coordinate values enables reliable connection of local surveys to the national geodetic network, ensuring consistency and accuracy across projects of varying scales and purposes.

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R 321 — NGS MB1503 — Cleveland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6013 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 178.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.494206°, -81.702447°, corresponding to 41° 29′ 39.14″ N, 81° 42′ 8.81″ 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 R 321 — NGS MB1503 — Cleveland, 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)41.494206, -81.702447
WGS84 (DMS)41° 29′ 39.14″ N, 81° 42′ 8.81″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation178.54 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
25 1 3 — NGS MB3221 — Cleveland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
20 1 4 OM 1128 — NGS MB3201 — Cleveland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 320 — NGS MB1502 — Cleveland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 320 — NGS MB1504 — Cleveland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
20 1 5 — NGS MB3202 — Cleveland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TANGO SIERRA — NGS DQ5331 — Cleveland, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is R 321 — NGS MB1503 — Cleveland, US?

R 321 — NGS MB1503 — Cleveland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6013 and sits at an elevation of 178.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of R 321 — NGS MB1503 — Cleveland, US?

The position of R 321 — NGS MB1503 — Cleveland, US in WGS84 is 41.494206°, -81.702447° (decimal), or 41° 29′ 39.14″ N, 81° 42′ 8.81″ 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.