SHINNSTON STATE POLICE MAST — NGS JX1922 — Harrison County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7416
Latitude
39.381696°
Longitude
-80.306061°
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's classical control network, which forms the foundation of horizontal geodetic reference throughout the United States. Located in Harrison County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.38170°N, 80.30606°W, this trig point served as a precisely positioned survey monument for establishing accurate horizontal coordinates across the region. Triangulation stations like this were essential before modern satellite positioning, serving as reference points for mapping, cadastral surveys, and large-scale engineering projects. The point's role within the NGS network contributes to the nation's geodetic infrastructure by providing documented control for subsequent survey work. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for professional surveyors undertaking projects requiring ties to established datums and for understanding the historical development of surveying networks. While elevation data is not recorded for this station, its horizontal position retains significance for geodetic and surveying applications.

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SHINNSTON STATE POLICE MAST — NGS JX1922 — Harrison County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7416 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.381696°, -80.306061°, corresponding to 39° 22′ 54.11″ N, 80° 18′ 21.82″ 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 SHINNSTON STATE POLICE MAST — NGS JX1922 — Harrison 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)39.381696, -80.306061
WGS84 (DMS)39° 22′ 54.11″ N, 80° 18′ 21.82″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
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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
11 — NGS JX1921 — Shinnston, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
10 — NGS JX1920 — Harrison County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROBINSON — NGS JX1919 — Harrison County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHINNSTON SOUTH MUNICIPAL TANK — NGS JX1923
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHINNSTON — NGS JX1917 — Harrison County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 23 — NGS JX0098 — Harrison County, US
2.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SHINNSTON STATE POLICE MAST — NGS JX1922 — Harrison County, US?

SHINNSTON STATE POLICE MAST — NGS JX1922 — Harrison County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7416. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SHINNSTON STATE POLICE MAST — NGS JX1922 — Harrison County, US?

The position of SHINNSTON STATE POLICE MAST — NGS JX1922 — Harrison County, US in WGS84 is 39.381696°, -80.306061° (decimal), or 39° 22′ 54.11″ N, 80° 18′ 21.82″ 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.