140 — NGS GC0694 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#210912
Latitude
36.148889°
Longitude
-86.683611°
Ortho h
136.57 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental reference framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.14889° N, 86.68361° W, this trig point serves as a control station for horizontal positioning and geodetic networks in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and computed to create networks of known positions spanning the country. Such monuments provide essential reference points for subsequent surveys, engineering projects, and mapping activities. The documented coordinates enable surveyors and mapping professionals to establish local control and verify spatial accuracy in their work. Identification and maintenance of these geodetic control points remain valuable for modern surveying applications, including GPS verification and local network establishment. Documentation of such reference stations supports the integrity of surveying records and facilitates coordination among practitioners working in the Nashville area.

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140 — NGS GC0694 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210912 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 136.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.148889°, -86.683611°, corresponding to 36° 8′ 56.00″ N, 86° 41′ 1.00″ 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 140 — NGS GC0694 — Nashville, 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)36.148889, -86.683611
WGS84 (DMS)36° 8′ 56.00″ N, 86° 41′ 1.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation136.57 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
S 226 — NGS GC0693 — Nashville, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BNA AP 1964 STA B2 — NGS AA4382 — Nashville, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DABBS RM 1 — NGS GC0691 — Nashville, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DABBS — NGS GC0690 — Nashville, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DABBS RM 2 — NGS GC0689 — Nashville, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DONEL RM 2 — NGS GC0697 — Nashville, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 140 — NGS GC0694 — Nashville, US?

140 — NGS GC0694 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210912 and sits at an elevation of 136.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 140 — NGS GC0694 — Nashville, US?

The position of 140 — NGS GC0694 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.148889°, -86.683611° (decimal), or 36° 8′ 56.00″ N, 86° 41′ 1.00″ 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.