W 80 — NGS JX0255 — Doddridge County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7161
Latitude
39.280278°
Longitude
-80.670278°
Ortho h
257.49 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's classical network, which established the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations of this class served as primary control points for mapping, surveying, and engineering projects throughout their operational periods. Located in Doddridge County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.28028° N, 80.67028° W, this benchmark represents a reference monument positioned to support regional survey networks and property boundary determinations. The point's elevation has not been recorded in available documentation. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for professional surveyors, as these monuments provide established positional references for local surveys, land records, and infrastructure development. Maintaining accurate records of these historical geodetic stations supports the continuity of surveying standards and coordinates across jurisdictions.

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W 80 — NGS JX0255 — Doddridge County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7161 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 257.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.280278°, -80.670278°, corresponding to 39° 16′ 49.00″ N, 80° 40′ 13.00″ 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 W 80 — NGS JX0255 — Doddridge 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)39.280278, -80.670278
WGS84 (DMS)39° 16′ 49.00″ N, 80° 40′ 13.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation257.49 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
X 80 — NGS JX0256 — Doddridge County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 319 — NGS JX1758 — Doddridge County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 80 — NGS JX0254 — Doddridge County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
853 — NGS JX0253 — Doddridge County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 80 — NGS JX0258 — Doddridge County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 80 — NGS JX0252 — Doddridge County, US
2.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is W 80 — NGS JX0255 — Doddridge County, US?

W 80 — NGS JX0255 — Doddridge County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7161 and sits at an elevation of 257.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of W 80 — NGS JX0255 — Doddridge County, US?

The position of W 80 — NGS JX0255 — Doddridge County, US in WGS84 is 39.280278°, -80.670278° (decimal), or 39° 16′ 49.00″ N, 80° 40′ 13.00″ 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.