Y 8 — NGS HX1463 — Gilmer County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7719
Latitude
38.996111°
Longitude
-80.721389°
Ortho h
257.33 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's extensive network of reference points established to support the nation's geodetic framework. Trigonometric stations serve as fundamental control points for precise positioning, surveying, and mapping activities across the United States. Located in Gilmer County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.99611° N, 80.72139° W, this benchmark contributes to the horizontal control network essential for accurate geographical data. Such points enable surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to establish reliable local coordinate systems and validate survey measurements. The continued verification and documentation of existing benchmarks like this one remains valuable for maintaining geodetic integrity, supporting infrastructure projects, and ensuring consistency in spatial reference data throughout the region and nationwide.

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Y 8 — NGS HX1463 — Gilmer County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7719 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 257.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.996111°, -80.721389°, corresponding to 38° 59′ 46.00″ N, 80° 43′ 17.00″ 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 Y 8 — NGS HX1463 — Gilmer 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)38.996111, -80.721389
WGS84 (DMS)38° 59′ 46.00″ N, 80° 43′ 17.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation257.33 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
LINN — NGS HX2924 — Gilmer County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 8 — NGS JX0309 — Lewis County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 8 — NGS HX1462 — Gilmer County, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
34 — NGS JX0310 — Lewis County, US
5.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 9 — NGS JX0311 — Lewis County, US
6.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 8 — NGS HX1461 — Gilmer County, US
6.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Y 8 — NGS HX1463 — Gilmer County, US?

Y 8 — NGS HX1463 — Gilmer County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7719 and sits at an elevation of 257.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Y 8 — NGS HX1463 — Gilmer County, US?

The position of Y 8 — NGS HX1463 — Gilmer County, US in WGS84 is 38.996111°, -80.721389° (decimal), or 38° 59′ 46.00″ N, 80° 43′ 17.00″ 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.