R 9 — NGS JX0204 — Harrison County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7797
Latitude
39.216111°
Longitude
-80.345833°
Ortho h
306.83 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundational framework for positioning and surveying across the United States. Located in Harrison County, West Virginia at coordinates 39.21611°, -80.34583°, this point serves as a reference for horizontal control in regional and local surveying operations. Trig stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate horizontal positions for mapmaking, engineering projects, and property boundary determination. The NGS network remains essential infrastructure for modern surveying, GPS validation, and geospatial applications. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks are critical for maintaining survey accuracy and ensuring continuity of reference systems. Surveyors and geodetic professionals rely on these established points for calibration and quality assurance in fieldwork. Preservation of these station records supports long-term spatial data integrity across the region.

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R 9 — NGS JX0204 — Harrison County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7797 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 306.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.216111°, -80.345833°, corresponding to 39° 12′ 58.00″ N, 80° 20′ 45.00″ 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 R 9 — NGS JX0204 — Harrison 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)39.216111, -80.345833
WGS84 (DMS)39° 12′ 58.00″ N, 80° 20′ 45.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation306.83 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
MT CLARE — NGS JX1910 — Harrison County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 9 RESET — NGS JX0203 — Harrison County, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 9 X — NGS JX0201 — Harrison County, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 9 — NGS JX0205 — Harrison County, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 54 — NGS JX0206 — Harrison County, US
5.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 9 RESET — NGS JX2281 — Clarksburg, US
5.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is R 9 — NGS JX0204 — Harrison County, US?

R 9 — NGS JX0204 — Harrison County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7797 and sits at an elevation of 306.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of R 9 — NGS JX0204 — Harrison County, US?

The position of R 9 — NGS JX0204 — Harrison County, US in WGS84 is 39.216111°, -80.345833° (decimal), or 39° 12′ 58.00″ N, 80° 20′ 45.00″ 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.