R 8 — NGS HX1456 — Gilmer County, US

USNGStrigunknown#637882
Latitude
38.897528°
Longitude
-80.878194°
Ortho h
253.71 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Located in Gilmer County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.89753° N, 80.87819° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for precise horizontal positioning in the region. Triangulation stations such as this historically formed the backbone of U.S. surveying infrastructure, enabling surveyors and mapmakers to establish accurate relative positions across the landscape. While the elevation for this particular benchmark has not been recorded in available documentation, verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for validating historical survey data and supporting modern geodetic applications. Professionals engaged in boundary surveys, engineering projects, or cartographic work in this area may reference this station as part of establishing their local survey framework within the broader NGS coordinate system.

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R 8 — NGS HX1456 — Gilmer County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #637882 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 253.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.897528°, -80.878194°, corresponding to 38° 53′ 51.10″ N, 80° 52′ 41.50″ 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 8 — NGS HX1456 — Gilmer 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)38.897528, -80.878194
WGS84 (DMS)38° 53′ 51.10″ N, 80° 52′ 41.50″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation253.71 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
FLAG KNOB — NGS HX2952 — Gilmer County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 8 — NGS HX1454 — Gilmer County, US
6.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 8 — NGS HX1453 — Gilmer County, US
8.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 8 — NGS HX1460 — Gilmer County, US
8.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 8 — NGS HX1452 — Gilmer County, US
10.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 8 RESET — NGS HX2779 — Gilmer County, US
10.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is R 8 — NGS HX1456 — Gilmer County, US?

R 8 — NGS HX1456 — Gilmer County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #637882 and sits at an elevation of 253.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of R 8 — NGS HX1456 — Gilmer County, US?

The position of R 8 — NGS HX1456 — Gilmer County, US in WGS84 is 38.897528°, -80.878194° (decimal), or 38° 53′ 51.10″ N, 80° 52′ 41.50″ 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.