X 267 — NGS HX0157 — Lewis County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7876
Latitude
38.837667°
Longitude
-80.409722°
Ortho h
404.41 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the geodetic framework for the United States. Located in Lewis County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.83767° north latitude and 80.40972° west longitude, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Trig stations like this one function as control points for establishing accurate horizontal positions in surveying work. They typically occupy elevated or prominent locations to facilitate intervisibility with other control stations. The NGS network remains fundamental to infrastructure development, boundary determination, and scientific research requiring precise geographical reference data. Verification and documentation of existing benchmark monuments ensures the continuity and reliability of geodetic control, supporting both historical data integrity and future surveying projects. Surveyors and geospatial professionals depend on accurately positioned and properly recorded reference points to maintain measurement standards throughout the country.

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X 267 — NGS HX0157 — Lewis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7876 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 404.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.837667°, -80.409722°, corresponding to 38° 50′ 15.60″ N, 80° 24′ 35.00″ 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 X 267 — NGS HX0157 — Lewis 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)38.837667, -80.409722
WGS84 (DMS)38° 50′ 15.60″ N, 80° 24′ 35.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation404.41 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
Y 267 — NGS HX0158 — Lewis County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 267 — NGS HX0156 — Lewis County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 20 — NGS HX0134 — Lewis County, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 267 — NGS HX0155 — Lewis County, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 283 — NGS HX0133 — Lewis County, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 267 — NGS HX0154 — Lewis County, US
3.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is X 267 — NGS HX0157 — Lewis County, US?

X 267 — NGS HX0157 — Lewis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7876 and sits at an elevation of 404.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of X 267 — NGS HX0157 — Lewis County, US?

The position of X 267 — NGS HX0157 — Lewis County, US in WGS84 is 38.837667°, -80.409722° (decimal), or 38° 50′ 15.60″ N, 80° 24′ 35.00″ 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.