CAIN — NGS DG0239 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#8376
Latitude
33.759680°
Longitude
-84.388978°
Ortho h
319.85 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Atlanta, Georgia at coordinates 33.75968°N, 84.38898°W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and surveying activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate spatial control for mapping, engineering projects, and land surveys. The NGS network represents decades of precise measurement work essential for maintaining consistent coordinate systems across the nation. Verification and documentation of benchmark locations remains valuable for surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals who depend on reliable reference points. Even when elevation data is absent, the horizontal coordinates provide critical control for local and regional surveying operations. Continued stewardship of these monuments supports the accuracy and integrity of geodetic work throughout Georgia and the southeastern United States.

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CAIN — NGS DG0239 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8376 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 319.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.759680°, -84.388978°, corresponding to 33° 45′ 34.85″ N, 84° 23′ 20.32″ 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 CAIN — NGS DG0239 — 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)33.759680, -84.388978
WGS84 (DMS)33° 45′ 34.85″ N, 84° 23′ 20.32″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation319.85 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
N 5 — NGS DG0581 — Atlanta, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JAMES — NGS DG0238 — Atlanta, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 6 — NGS DG0582 — Atlanta, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HARRIS — NGS DG2780 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 7 — NGS DG0583 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 2 — NGS DG0578 — Atlanta, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CAIN — NGS DG0239 — Atlanta, US?

CAIN — NGS DG0239 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8376 and sits at an elevation of 319.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CAIN — NGS DG0239 — Atlanta, US?

The position of CAIN — NGS DG0239 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.759680°, -84.388978° (decimal), or 33° 45′ 34.85″ N, 84° 23′ 20.32″ 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.