SANDS — NGS JX1889 — Fairmont, US

USNGStrigunknown#7529
Latitude
39.474460°
Longitude
-80.164968°
Ortho h
366.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents a control point within the National Geodetic Survey's comprehensive network of reference markers distributed across the United States. Triangulation (trig) stations serve as fundamental vertices in geodetic networks, providing precise horizontal positional control through their accurately determined coordinates. Located near Fairmont, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.47446° N, 80.16497° W, this benchmark contributes to the regional geodetic framework essential for surveying, mapping, and engineering applications. The NGS network establishes the positional foundation upon which property surveys, infrastructure projects, and geographic information systems depend. Verification and documentation of such control points ensures the integrity and reliability of all downstream surveying work. Surveyors and professionals routinely reference these established positions to maintain consistent accuracy standards in their fieldwork and coordinate determinations.

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SANDS — NGS JX1889 — Fairmont, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7529 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 366.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.474460°, -80.164968°, corresponding to 39° 28′ 28.06″ N, 80° 9′ 53.89″ 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 SANDS — NGS JX1889 — Fairmont, 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)39.474460, -80.164968
WGS84 (DMS)39° 28′ 28.06″ N, 80° 9′ 53.89″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation366.00 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
WATSON — NGS JX1893 — Marion County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1 — NGS JX1892 — Marion County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAIRMONT MONONGAH GLASS CO STK — NGS JX1896
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 54 — NGS JX0177 — Pleasant Valley, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAIR — NGS JX2301 — Fairmont, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KK 33 — NGS JX0176 — Marion County, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SANDS — NGS JX1889 — Fairmont, US?

SANDS — NGS JX1889 — Fairmont, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7529 and sits at an elevation of 366.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SANDS — NGS JX1889 — Fairmont, US?

The position of SANDS — NGS JX1889 — Fairmont, US in WGS84 is 39.474460°, -80.164968° (decimal), or 39° 28′ 28.06″ N, 80° 9′ 53.89″ 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.