U 81 — NGS JX0285 — Pennsboro, US

USNGStrigunknown#7246
Latitude
39.285000°
Longitude
-80.968883°
Ortho h
264.12 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the NGS national geodetic network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points for horizontal control, enabling surveyors to conduct accurate measurements and establish local coordinate systems. Located near Pennsboro, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.28500° N, 80.96888° W, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in the mid-Atlantic area. As a component of the NGS network, this point supports both historical survey work and contemporary positioning applications. Documentation and verification of such control points remain valuable for the surveying profession. Proper maintenance of these reference stations ensures their continued utility for property surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data collection. Surveyors should verify current condition and accessibility when incorporating this benchmark into field operations.

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U 81 — NGS JX0285 — Pennsboro, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7246 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 264.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.285000°, -80.968883°, corresponding to 39° 17′ 6.00″ N, 80° 58′ 7.98″ 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 U 81 — NGS JX0285 — Pennsboro, 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)39.285000, -80.968883
WGS84 (DMS)39° 17′ 6.00″ N, 80° 58′ 7.98″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation264.12 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
852 USGS — NGS JX0286 — Pennsboro, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 133 — NGS JX0290 — Pennsboro, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PENNSBORO — NGS JX1964
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 81 — NGS JX0284 — Pennsboro, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 81 — NGS JX0287 — Ritchie County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 81 — NGS JX0283 — Ritchie County, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is U 81 — NGS JX0285 — Pennsboro, US?

U 81 — NGS JX0285 — Pennsboro, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7246 and sits at an elevation of 264.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of U 81 — NGS JX0285 — Pennsboro, US?

The position of U 81 — NGS JX0285 — Pennsboro, US in WGS84 is 39.285000°, -80.968883° (decimal), or 39° 17′ 6.00″ N, 80° 58′ 7.98″ 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.