BUSH — NGS GC2251 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#211585
Latitude
36.195477°
Longitude
-86.786294°
Ortho h
125.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the primary geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as control points for surveying, mapping, and spatial reference activities across regional and national scales. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.19548°, -86.78629°, this point contributes to the horizontal datum infrastructure essential for professional surveying work. As a trig point, it was established to provide accurate positional control for secondary surveys and engineering projects. The value of documenting and verifying such stations lies in maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic network. Surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals depend on these monuments to ensure consistency and accuracy in their work. Regular inspection and recovery of benchmark locations help preserve this critical infrastructure for future surveying operations.

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BUSH — NGS GC2251 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211585 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 125.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.195477°, -86.786294°, corresponding to 36° 11′ 43.72″ N, 86° 47′ 10.66″ 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 BUSH — NGS GC2251 — 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)36.195477, -86.786294
WGS84 (DMS)36° 11′ 43.72″ N, 86° 47′ 10.66″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation125.00 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
NASHVILLE RADIO STA WNAH MAST — NGS GC2273
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHWAB — NGS GC0486 — Nashville, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHWAB RM 1 — NGS GC0487 — Nashville, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHWAB RM 2 — NGS GC0485 — Nashville, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHWAB AZ MK — NGS GC2280 — Nashville, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
42 F 751 — NGS GC2288 — Nashville, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BUSH — NGS GC2251 — Nashville, US?

BUSH — NGS GC2251 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211585 and sits at an elevation of 125.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BUSH — NGS GC2251 — Nashville, US?

The position of BUSH — NGS GC2251 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.195477°, -86.786294° (decimal), or 36° 11′ 43.72″ N, 86° 47′ 10.66″ 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.