V 136 — NGS JX0398 — Wetzel County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6961
Latitude
39.486306°
Longitude
-80.644250°
Ortho h
274.73 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundation of the United States' horizontal control system. Trigonometric stations like this benchmark serve as reference points for precise surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located in Wetzel County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.48631° N, -80.64425° W, this point contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in the Appalachian region. Triangulation networks enable surveyors and engineers to establish accurate positions for property boundaries, infrastructure development, and geospatial data collection. The coordinates and location data of this benchmark support both historical survey work and modern GPS/GNSS validation. Verification and documentation of existing geodetic control points remain important for maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference system and ensuring continuity between legacy surveys and contemporary positioning methodologies.

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V 136 — NGS JX0398 — Wetzel County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6961 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 274.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.486306°, -80.644250°, corresponding to 39° 29′ 10.70″ N, 80° 38′ 39.30″ 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 V 136 — NGS JX0398 — Wetzel 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)39.486306, -80.644250
WGS84 (DMS)39° 29′ 10.70″ N, 80° 38′ 39.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation274.73 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
W 136 — NGS JX0399 — Wetzel County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 136 — NGS JX0397 — Wetzel County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 136 — NGS JX0400 — Tyler County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 136 — NGS JX0401 — Tyler County, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 136 — NGS JX0402 — Tyler County, US
3.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 140 — NGS JX0403 — Tyler County, US
4.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is V 136 — NGS JX0398 — Wetzel County, US?

V 136 — NGS JX0398 — Wetzel County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6961 and sits at an elevation of 274.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of V 136 — NGS JX0398 — Wetzel County, US?

The position of V 136 — NGS JX0398 — Wetzel County, US in WGS84 is 39.486306°, -80.644250° (decimal), or 39° 29′ 10.70″ N, 80° 38′ 39.30″ 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.