B 21 — NGS DG0078 — DeKalb County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7783
Latitude
33.805267°
Longitude
-84.304606°
Ortho h
278.17 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' official geodetic framework. Located in DeKalb County, Georgia, at coordinates 33.80527° N, 84.30461° W, this trig point serves as a control station for precision surveying and mapping activities across the region. Trig stations of this type have historically provided accurate horizontal positioning data for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting work in their vicinity. The station's integration into the NGS network ensures consistency with the national spatial reference system. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for professional surveyors, as they establish reliable ground truth for local surveys, construction projects, and geographic data validation. Maintaining accurate records of these control points supports the integrity of surveying practices and coordinate systems throughout the county and state.

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B 21 — NGS DG0078 — 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 #7783 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 278.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.805267°, -84.304606°, corresponding to 33° 48′ 18.96″ N, 84° 18′ 16.58″ 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 B 21 — NGS DG0078 — 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)33.805267, -84.304606
WGS84 (DMS)33° 48′ 18.96″ N, 84° 18′ 16.58″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation278.17 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 20 — NGS DG0076 — DeKalb County, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOLCOMBE — NGS DG0077 — DeKalb County, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 22 — NGS DG0079 — DeKalb County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5064 — NGS AB4267 — DeKalb County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 19 RESET — NGS DG2758 — DeKalb County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 19 RESET — NGS DG0075 — DeKalb County, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 21 — NGS DG0078 — DeKalb County, US?

B 21 — NGS DG0078 — DeKalb County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7783 and sits at an elevation of 278.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 21 — NGS DG0078 — DeKalb County, US?

The position of B 21 — NGS DG0078 — DeKalb County, US in WGS84 is 33.805267°, -84.304606° (decimal), or 33° 48′ 18.96″ N, 84° 18′ 16.58″ 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.