RV 128.6 — NGS HX0139 — Lewis County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7853
Latitude
38.870000°
Longitude
-80.454722°
Ortho h
331.33 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as primary control points for horizontal positioning, enabling surveyors and cartographers to reference their local measurements to the national coordinate system. Located in Lewis County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.87000° N, 80.45472° W, this point contributes to the regional geodetic infrastructure of the Appalachian region. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy and supporting infrastructure development, land administration, and scientific research. Surveyors undertaking work in this area should locate and verify this point's current condition and accessibility to ensure its continued utility as a reference standard.

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RV 128.6 — NGS HX0139 — Lewis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7853 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 331.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.870000°, -80.454722°, corresponding to 38° 52′ 12.00″ N, 80° 27′ 17.00″ 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 RV 128.6 — NGS HX0139 — Lewis 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)38.870000, -80.454722
WGS84 (DMS)38° 52′ 12.00″ N, 80° 27′ 17.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation331.33 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
1088 — NGS HX0141 — Lewis County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 10 RESET — NGS HX0140 — Lewis County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 268 — NGS HX0137 — Lewis County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 268 — NGS HX0164 — Lewis County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 127.5 — NGS HX0143 — Lewis County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV CRAWFORD — NGS HX0138 — Lewis County, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RV 128.6 — NGS HX0139 — Lewis County, US?

RV 128.6 — NGS HX0139 — Lewis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7853 and sits at an elevation of 331.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RV 128.6 — NGS HX0139 — Lewis County, US?

The position of RV 128.6 — NGS HX0139 — Lewis County, US in WGS84 is 38.870000°, -80.454722° (decimal), or 38° 52′ 12.00″ N, 80° 27′ 17.00″ 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.