WALLACE MICROWAVE TOWER — NGS JX1934 — Harrison County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7226
Latitude
39.386828°
Longitude
-80.537904°
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's classical horizontal control network, which establishes the foundational geodetic framework for the United States. Located in Harrison County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.38683° N, 80.53790° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create accurate positional references through intervisible networks of precisely measured points. The station contributes to the broader NGS network, supporting cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic applications. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for professional surveyors and geodesists. These monuments provide continuity for control networks and enable correlation between historical and contemporary survey data. Proper maintenance and accurate record-keeping of existing monuments support the integrity of surveying work dependent upon established geodetic control.

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WALLACE MICROWAVE TOWER — NGS JX1934 — Harrison County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7226 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.386828°, -80.537904°, corresponding to 39° 23′ 12.58″ N, 80° 32′ 16.45″ 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 WALLACE MICROWAVE TOWER — NGS JX1934 — Harrison 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)39.386828, -80.537904
WGS84 (DMS)39° 23′ 12.58″ N, 80° 32′ 16.45″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
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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
U 137 — NGS JX0391 — Doddridge County, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 137 — NGS JX0389 — Harrison County, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 137 — NGS JX0388 — Harrison County, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 137 — NGS JX0390 — Doddridge County, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 137 — NGS JX0392 — Doddridge County, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 137 — NGS JX0387 — Harrison County, US
4.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WALLACE MICROWAVE TOWER — NGS JX1934 — Harrison County, US?

WALLACE MICROWAVE TOWER — NGS JX1934 — Harrison County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7226. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WALLACE MICROWAVE TOWER — NGS JX1934 — Harrison County, US?

The position of WALLACE MICROWAVE TOWER — NGS JX1934 — Harrison County, US in WGS84 is 39.386828°, -80.537904° (decimal), or 39° 23′ 12.58″ N, 80° 32′ 16.45″ 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.