SUGAR KNOB — NGS HX2868 — Braxton County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7844
Latitude
38.794236°
Longitude
-80.474649°
Ortho h
543.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the primary horizontal control framework for the United States. Located in Braxton County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.79424°N, 80.47465°W, this trig point served as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type are monumented positions that were historically occupied during transit observations to extend geodetic control networks across the landscape. Such points remain valuable for professional surveyors conducting boundary determinations, construction layout, and spatial referencing work. The documentation and verification of these stations support the continuity of the national survey infrastructure and allow surveyors to connect modern measurements to the established datum. Continued inventory and maintenance of these monuments preserves institutional knowledge and ensures reliable reference values for professional surveying practice.

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SUGAR KNOB — NGS HX2868 — Braxton County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7844 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 543.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.794236°, -80.474649°, corresponding to 38° 47′ 39.25″ N, 80° 28′ 28.74″ 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 SUGAR KNOB — NGS HX2868 — Braxton 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)38.794236, -80.474649
WGS84 (DMS)38° 47′ 39.25″ N, 80° 28′ 28.74″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation543.60 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
S 267 — NGS HX0150 — Braxton County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SUGAR KNOB AZ MK — NGS HX0151 — Lewis County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 267 — NGS HX1622 — Braxton County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 267 — NGS HX0152 — Lewis County, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1134 — NGS HX0153 — Lewis County, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 267 — NGS HX1621 — Braxton County, US
3.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SUGAR KNOB — NGS HX2868 — Braxton County, US?

SUGAR KNOB — NGS HX2868 — Braxton County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7844 and sits at an elevation of 543.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SUGAR KNOB — NGS HX2868 — Braxton County, US?

The position of SUGAR KNOB — NGS HX2868 — Braxton County, US in WGS84 is 38.794236°, -80.474649° (decimal), or 38° 47′ 39.25″ N, 80° 28′ 28.74″ 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.

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