106 7 — NGS GC0842 — Forest Hills, US

USNGStrigunknown#211439
Latitude
36.088611°
Longitude
-86.830278°
Ortho h
205.46 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. As a trig point, this station served to provide precise horizontal positioning data through classical triangulation methods, supporting both government mapping initiatives and civilian surveying operations. Located in the Forest Hills vicinity of Tennessee at coordinates 36.08861°, -86.83028°, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic control. Triangulation stations of this type are integral to establishing accurate reference networks upon which subsequent surveys depend. Documentation and verification of such control points remain valuable for surveyors and engineers requiring reliable positional reference data. These stations anchor spatial datasets and support infrastructure projects, property boundary determinations, and cartographic accuracy across their service areas.

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106 7 — NGS GC0842 — Forest Hills, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211439 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 205.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.088611°, -86.830278°, corresponding to 36° 5′ 19.00″ N, 86° 49′ 49.00″ 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 106 7 — NGS GC0842 — Forest Hills, 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)36.088611, -86.830278
WGS84 (DMS)36° 5′ 19.00″ N, 86° 49′ 49.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation205.46 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
LUCK — NGS GC2300 — Forest Hills, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHURCH RM 1 — NGS GC0841 — Forest Hills, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHURCH — NGS GC0840 — Forest Hills, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
106 8 — NGS GC0843 — Nashville, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHURCH RM 2 — NGS GC0839 — Forest Hills, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHURCH AZ MK — NGS GC0838 — Forest Hills, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 106 7 — NGS GC0842 — Forest Hills, US?

106 7 — NGS GC0842 — Forest Hills, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211439 and sits at an elevation of 205.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 106 7 — NGS GC0842 — Forest Hills, US?

The position of 106 7 — NGS GC0842 — Forest Hills, US in WGS84 is 36.088611°, -86.830278° (decimal), or 36° 5′ 19.00″ N, 86° 49′ 49.00″ 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.