A 254 — NGS DG0279 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#7864
Latitude
33.781389°
Longitude
-84.407778°
Ortho h
294.52 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic control system. Trig stations such as this serve as monumented positions established through precise angular and distance measurements, enabling surveyors and cartographers to reference their work to a common, standardized datum. Located near Atlanta, Georgia, at coordinates 33.78139°N, 84.40778°W, this benchmark contributes to the regional accuracy of surveys, mapping projects, and infrastructure development. Triangulation stations remain valuable as fixed control points even as positioning technologies evolve. Verification and proper documentation of such monuments preserve their utility for future surveying activities and maintain the integrity of the geodetic network across the continental United States.

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A 254 — NGS DG0279 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7864 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 294.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.781389°, -84.407778°, corresponding to 33° 46′ 53.00″ N, 84° 24′ 28.00″ 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 A 254 — NGS DG0279 — Atlanta, 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)33.781389, -84.407778
WGS84 (DMS)33° 46′ 53.00″ N, 84° 24′ 28.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation294.52 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
HEMPHILL — NGS DG0278 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILL — NGS DG0280 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 3 — NGS DG0317 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TRACK — NGS DG0281 — Atlanta, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M J FLYNN — NGS DG2798 — Atlanta, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STATE 2 — NGS DG0277 — Atlanta, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is A 254 — NGS DG0279 — Atlanta, US?

A 254 — NGS DG0279 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7864 and sits at an elevation of 294.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 254 — NGS DG0279 — Atlanta, US?

The position of A 254 — NGS DG0279 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.781389°, -84.407778° (decimal), or 33° 46′ 53.00″ N, 84° 24′ 28.00″ 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.