AIRPORT BCN FULTON CO APT — NGS DG3213 — Fulton County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8161
Latitude
33.773720°
Longitude
-84.517411°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Fulton County, Georgia, at coordinates 33.77372° North, 84.51741° West, this trig point serves as a reference station for precise positioning work. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create networks of accurately positioned points visible from one another, enabling surveyors to extend control measurements across regions. Modern surveyors, engineers, and cartographers depend on documented NGS benchmarks to verify instrument calibration, validate GPS and other positioning technologies, and ensure consistency in large-scale surveying projects. Verification and documentation of existing control points remains essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic datum and supporting ongoing surveying activities. Recording the precise location and physical condition of such monuments preserves their utility for current and future professional surveying needs.

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AIRPORT BCN FULTON CO APT — NGS DG3213 — Fulton County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8161 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.773720°, -84.517411°, corresponding to 33° 46′ 25.39″ N, 84° 31′ 2.68″ 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 AIRPORT BCN FULTON CO APT — NGS DG3213 — Fulton 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)33.773720, -84.517411
WGS84 (DMS)33° 46′ 25.39″ N, 84° 31′ 2.68″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
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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
BV 060 214 — NGS DG3211 — Fulton County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 214 RESET — NGS DE5243 — Fulton County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAA FTY ARP 2 — NGS AA2795 — Fulton County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FULTON CORS ARP — NGS DH3590 — Fulton County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 214 — NGS DG1157 — Atlanta, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAA FTY STA C AP — NGS AA2796 — Fulton County, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is AIRPORT BCN FULTON CO APT — NGS DG3213 — Fulton County, US?

AIRPORT BCN FULTON CO APT — NGS DG3213 — Fulton County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8161. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of AIRPORT BCN FULTON CO APT — NGS DG3213 — Fulton County, US?

The position of AIRPORT BCN FULTON CO APT — NGS DG3213 — Fulton County, US in WGS84 is 33.773720°, -84.517411° (decimal), or 33° 46′ 25.39″ N, 84° 31′ 2.68″ 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.