Z 8 — NGS JX0309 — Lewis County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7725
Latitude
39.015278°
Longitude
-80.698611°
Ortho h
243.38 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric and geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as fundamental reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects, providing precise horizontal control through triangulation methodology. Located in Lewis County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.01528° N, 80.69861° W, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure across the Appalachian area. As part of the NGS system, this point may be tied to the North American Datum and represents a documented control station available for professional surveyors and engineers. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy, supporting infrastructure projects, and preserving the integrity of the national geodetic network. Surveyors working in this region should verify the current accessibility and condition of this station.

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Z 8 — NGS JX0309 — 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 #7725 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 243.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.015278°, -80.698611°, corresponding to 39° 0′ 55.00″ N, 80° 41′ 55.00″ 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 Z 8 — NGS JX0309 — 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)39.015278, -80.698611
WGS84 (DMS)39° 0′ 55.00″ N, 80° 41′ 55.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation243.38 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
34 — NGS JX0310 — Lewis County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 8 — NGS HX1463 — Gilmer County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 9 — NGS JX0311 — Lewis County, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LINN — NGS HX2924 — Gilmer County, US
4.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 9 — NGS JX0312 — Lewis County, US
5.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 8 — NGS HX1462 — Gilmer County, US
6.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Z 8 — NGS JX0309 — Lewis County, US?

Z 8 — NGS JX0309 — Lewis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7725 and sits at an elevation of 243.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Z 8 — NGS JX0309 — Lewis County, US?

The position of Z 8 — NGS JX0309 — Lewis County, US in WGS84 is 39.015278°, -80.698611° (decimal), or 39° 0′ 55.00″ N, 80° 41′ 55.00″ 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.