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Gladys West
Sutherland, Virginia
Birthplace / home of Gladys West. Mathematician whose satellite modeling of the Earth's shape and gravity provided the geodetic accuracy that underpins the Global Positioning System (GPS).
This location is approximate and drawn from historical records still being verified. See the source for detail.
Coordinates: 37.1961, -77.5597