1042 — NGS AI6854 — DeKalb County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7805
Latitude
33.807106°
Longitude
-84.276291°
Ellipsoidal h
256.28 m
Ortho h
285.80 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundation of the United States' horizontal and vertical control infrastructure. Located in DeKalb County, Georgia, at coordinates 33.80711° N, 84.27629° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 256.3 meters, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically been established to create a framework of precisely known positions, enabling accurate land surveys, engineering projects, and geographic data collection. The NGS network remains integral to modern geodetic work, including GPS/GNSS calibration and verification. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points ensure the continued accuracy and reliability of surveying operations. Professionals utilizing regional survey data benefit from maintaining awareness of established reference monuments.

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1042 — NGS AI6854 — DeKalb County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7805 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 285.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.807106°, -84.276291°, corresponding to 33° 48′ 25.58″ N, 84° 16′ 34.65″ 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 1042 — NGS AI6854 — DeKalb 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)33.807106, -84.276291
WGS84 (DMS)33° 48′ 25.58″ N, 84° 16′ 34.65″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation285.80 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
B 28 — NGS DG0085 — DeKalb County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 28 RM 2 — NGS DG2751 — DeKalb County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 27 — NGS DG0084 — DeKalb County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 29 — NGS DG0086 — DeKalb County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 30 — NGS DG0087 — DeKalb County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 26 — NGS DG0083 — DeKalb County, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 1042 — NGS AI6854 — DeKalb County, US?

1042 — NGS AI6854 — DeKalb County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7805 and sits at an elevation of 285.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 1042 — NGS AI6854 — DeKalb County, US?

The position of 1042 — NGS AI6854 — DeKalb County, US in WGS84 is 33.807106°, -84.276291° (decimal), or 33° 48′ 25.58″ N, 84° 16′ 34.65″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 16N (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.