T 142 — NGS JX0356 — West Union, US

USNGStrigunknown#7095
Latitude
39.296250°
Longitude
-80.773778°
Ortho h
239.22 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This geodetic benchmark represents a triangulation station within the NGS network, the primary system maintaining horizontal control for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Positioned near West Union, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.29625° N, 80.77378° W, this trig point serves as a precisely established reference for regional surveys and geospatial projects. Triangulation stations of this classification were historically observed and integrated into the national geodetic framework to provide accurate positional control. The location's accessibility and visibility characteristics made it suitable for this role within West Virginia's survey infrastructure. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for surveying professionals requiring reliable reference points, particularly when conducting boundary surveys, engineering projects, or updating cartographic data. Maintaining accurate records of these control points ensures continuity and reliability across generations of surveying work.

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T 142 — NGS JX0356 — West Union, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7095 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 239.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.296250°, -80.773778°, corresponding to 39° 17′ 46.50″ N, 80° 46′ 25.60″ 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 T 142 — NGS JX0356 — West Union, 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)39.296250, -80.773778
WGS84 (DMS)39° 17′ 46.50″ N, 80° 46′ 25.60″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation239.22 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
F 81 — NGS JX0268 — West Union, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N — NGS JX0266 — West Union, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 133 — NGS JX0317 — Doddridge County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 81 — NGS JX0265 — Doddridge County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 142 — NGS JX0355 — Doddridge County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 133 — NGS JX0318 — Doddridge County, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is T 142 — NGS JX0356 — West Union, US?

T 142 — NGS JX0356 — West Union, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7095 and sits at an elevation of 239.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of T 142 — NGS JX0356 — West Union, US?

The position of T 142 — NGS JX0356 — West Union, US in WGS84 is 39.296250°, -80.773778° (decimal), or 39° 17′ 46.50″ N, 80° 46′ 25.60″ 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.