X 78 — NGS JX0110 — Grafton, US

USNGStrigunknown#7662
Latitude
39.328861°
Longitude
-80.036500°
Ortho h
306.54 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes precise positional references across the United States. Located near Grafton, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.32886° North, 80.03650° West, this trig point serves as a fundamental reference for surveying and mapping activities in the region. Trigonometric stations function as geodetic control points, enabling surveyors to tie local measurements to the national coordinate system with high accuracy. Such monuments support infrastructure development, land boundary establishment, and geospatial data collection. The documentation and periodic verification of these stations remain essential to maintain the integrity of the geodetic network and ensure reliable survey control for professional practitioners. Access to accurate horizontal control facilitates precision engineering and land surveying work throughout Appalachia and beyond.

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X 78 — NGS JX0110 — Grafton, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7662 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 306.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.328861°, -80.036500°, corresponding to 39° 19′ 43.90″ N, 80° 2′ 11.40″ 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 78 — NGS JX0110 — Grafton, 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)39.328861, -80.036500
WGS84 (DMS)39° 19′ 43.90″ N, 80° 2′ 11.40″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation306.54 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 78 — NGS JX0111 — Taylor County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRAFTON BRDG — NGS JX0108
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRAFTON BRDG RESET 1944 — NGS JX0109
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 1 — NGS JX0215 — Taylor County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M RESET 1935 — NGS JX0107 — Grafton, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 315 — NGS JX1788 — Grafton, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is X 78 — NGS JX0110 — Grafton, US?

X 78 — NGS JX0110 — Grafton, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7662 and sits at an elevation of 306.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of X 78 — NGS JX0110 — Grafton, US?

The position of X 78 — NGS JX0110 — Grafton, US in WGS84 is 39.328861°, -80.036500° (decimal), or 39° 19′ 43.90″ N, 80° 2′ 11.40″ 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.