ROCKY RIVER AMC — NGS MB2947 — Lakewood, US

USNGStrigunknown#6255
Latitude
41.491955°
Longitude
-81.838924°
Ortho h
177.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that constitute the fundamental framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Lakewood, Ohio, at coordinates 41.49196° north latitude and 81.83892° west longitude, this trig point serves as a fixed control station for horizontal positioning. Triangulation stations of this type provide essential reference marks for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers requiring accurate spatial data. The NGS network established these points to enable consistent measurements and coordinate determinations across regions and projects. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining survey accuracy and supporting infrastructure development. This point's continued identification and preservation contribute to the integrity of geodetic records available to surveying professionals throughout its service area.

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ROCKY RIVER AMC — NGS MB2947 — Lakewood, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6255 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 177.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.491955°, -81.838924°, corresponding to 41° 29′ 31.04″ N, 81° 50′ 20.13″ 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 ROCKY RIVER AMC — NGS MB2947 — Lakewood, 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)41.491955, -81.838924
WGS84 (DMS)41° 29′ 31.04″ N, 81° 50′ 20.13″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation177.00 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
906 3067 REAR RANGE — NGS MB1521 — Lakewood, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
906 3067 COD — NGS MB1520 — Lakewood, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
906 3067 ROCKY — NGS MB1519 — Lakewood, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
906 3067 D — NGS MB1518 — Lakewood, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 321 — NGS MB1517 — Lakewood, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 320 — NGS MB1522 — Rocky River, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ROCKY RIVER AMC — NGS MB2947 — Lakewood, US?

ROCKY RIVER AMC — NGS MB2947 — Lakewood, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6255 and sits at an elevation of 177.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ROCKY RIVER AMC — NGS MB2947 — Lakewood, US?

The position of ROCKY RIVER AMC — NGS MB2947 — Lakewood, US in WGS84 is 41.491955°, -81.838924° (decimal), or 41° 29′ 31.04″ N, 81° 50′ 20.13″ 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.