RV 48 — NGS OD0247 — Wallingford, US

USNGStrigunknown#215922
Latitude
43.471111°
Longitude
-72.980278°
Ortho h
175.58 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points establishing the geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Wallingford, Vermont at coordinates 43.47111° N, 72.98028° W, this trig point served as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations across its region. Triangulation stations of this type provided essential horizontal control for large-scale surveys, enabling surveyors to accurately measure distances and positions across significant geographic areas. Such points remain valuable for verifying modern survey work, establishing local coordinate systems, and assessing long-term crustal movement. Documentation and recovery of NGS control points like this support the integrity of Vermont's surveying infrastructure and facilitate consistency in land records, engineering projects, and scientific research. Verification of the point's physical condition and coordinate accuracy is recommended for users requiring high-precision positioning.

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RV 48 — NGS OD0247 — Wallingford, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215922 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 175.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.471111°, -72.980278°, corresponding to 43° 28′ 16.00″ N, 72° 58′ 49.00″ 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 48 — NGS OD0247 — Wallingford, 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)43.471111, -72.980278
WGS84 (DMS)43° 28′ 16.00″ N, 72° 58′ 49.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation175.58 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
WALL RESCUE — NGS AI2874 — Wallingford, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B98007 — NGS AI2882 — Wallingford, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TT 2 C — NGS AI2872 — Wallingford, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WALL RESCUE AZ MK — NGS AI2873 — Wallingford, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 47 — NGS OD0246 — Wallingford, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B98006 — NGS AI2881 — Wallingford, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RV 48 — NGS OD0247 — Wallingford, US?

RV 48 — NGS OD0247 — Wallingford, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215922 and sits at an elevation of 175.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RV 48 — NGS OD0247 — Wallingford, US?

The position of RV 48 — NGS OD0247 — Wallingford, US in WGS84 is 43.471111°, -72.980278° (decimal), or 43° 28′ 16.00″ N, 72° 58′ 49.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 18N (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.