RV 55 — NGS JX0209 — Weston, US

USNGStrigunknown#7740
Latitude
39.034444°
Longitude
-80.473333°
Ortho h
310.95 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational horizontal control framework for the United States. Located near Weston, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.03444°N, 80.47333°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations function as monumented positions of precisely determined geographic location, enabling surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate measurements and establish local control networks. The NGS maintains these stations as part of the National Spatial Reference System, supporting infrastructure development, boundary determination, and scientific research. This benchmark's continued documentation and accessibility contribute to the integrity of geodetic records in West Virginia. Verification of such control points remains valuable for confirming positional accuracy and maintaining the coherence of surveying operations in the area.

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RV 55 — NGS JX0209 — Weston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7740 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 310.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.034444°, -80.473333°, corresponding to 39° 2′ 4.00″ N, 80° 28′ 24.00″ 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 55 — NGS JX0209 — Weston, 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)39.034444, -80.473333
WGS84 (DMS)39° 2′ 4.00″ N, 80° 28′ 24.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation310.95 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
G 9 — NGS JX0186 — Weston, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 9 — NGS JX0188 — Weston, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 10 — NGS JX0210 — Lewis County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1023.21 — NGS JX0211 — Lewis County, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3 — NGS JX0190 — Lewis County, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 9 — NGS JX0185 — Weston, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RV 55 — NGS JX0209 — Weston, US?

RV 55 — NGS JX0209 — Weston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7740 and sits at an elevation of 310.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RV 55 — NGS JX0209 — Weston, US?

The position of RV 55 — NGS JX0209 — Weston, US in WGS84 is 39.034444°, -80.473333° (decimal), or 39° 2′ 4.00″ N, 80° 28′ 24.00″ 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.