RV 50 — NGS OD0250 — Wallingford, US

USNGStrigunknown#215702
Latitude
43.489722°
Longitude
-72.972500°
Ortho h
169.47 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Wallingford, Vermont, at coordinates 43.48972°N, 72.97250°W, this trig point served as a reference station for horizontal control during regional surveys. Triangulation stations of this type were historically occupied to create networks of precisely positioned points. Such monuments enable surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to conduct accurate work across large areas. The station's documented geographic location provides a valuable reference for modern surveys, GPS verification, and spatial data projects in the region. Proper identification and documentation of these control points remains important for maintaining survey continuity and validating contemporary positioning methods against established geodetic infrastructure.

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RV 50 — NGS OD0250 — Wallingford, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215702 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 169.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.489722°, -72.972500°, corresponding to 43° 29′ 23.00″ N, 72° 58′ 21.00″ 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 50 — NGS OD0250 — 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)43.489722, -72.972500
WGS84 (DMS)43° 29′ 23.00″ N, 72° 58′ 21.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation169.47 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is RV 50 — NGS OD0250 — Wallingford, US?

RV 50 — NGS OD0250 — Wallingford, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215702 and sits at an elevation of 169.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RV 50 — NGS OD0250 — Wallingford, US?

The position of RV 50 — NGS OD0250 — Wallingford, US in WGS84 is 43.489722°, -72.972500° (decimal), or 43° 29′ 23.00″ N, 72° 58′ 21.00″ 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.