CAPITOL AZ MK — NGS GC0810 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#211173
Latitude
36.163889°
Longitude
-86.782778°
Ortho h
158.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points establishing the precise geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.16389°N, 86.78278°W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control station for regional surveying and mapping operations. Trig stations of this classification provide monumented positions of known horizontal accuracy, enabling surveyors and geodesists to conduct precise measurements across broad areas. Such points are fundamental to infrastructure development, property demarcation, and cartographic accuracy. The NGS network represents decades of accumulated survey work, with individual stations requiring periodic verification to confirm their stability and continued utility. Documentation and accessibility of benchmark data ensure that surveying professionals can reference authoritative positions for new projects and maintain consistency in spatial information across jurisdictions. Regular confirmation of such control points supports the integrity of the nation's surveying infrastructure.

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CAPITOL AZ MK — NGS GC0810 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211173 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 158.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.163889°, -86.782778°, corresponding to 36° 9′ 50.00″ N, 86° 46′ 58.00″ 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 CAPITOL AZ MK — NGS GC0810 — 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)36.163889, -86.782778
WGS84 (DMS)36° 9′ 50.00″ N, 86° 46′ 58.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation158.00 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
DILLON — NGS GC2254 — Nashville, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAPITOL — NGS GC0812 — Nashville, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAPITOL RM 1 — NGS GC0813 — Nashville, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAPITOL RM 2 — NGS GC0811 — Nashville, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NASHVILLE STATE CAPITOL FLAGPOLE — NGS GC2290
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TOWER — NGS GC2283 — Nashville, US
0.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CAPITOL AZ MK — NGS GC0810 — Nashville, US?

CAPITOL AZ MK — NGS GC0810 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211173 and sits at an elevation of 158.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CAPITOL AZ MK — NGS GC0810 — Nashville, US?

The position of CAPITOL AZ MK — NGS GC0810 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.163889°, -86.782778° (decimal), or 36° 9′ 50.00″ N, 86° 46′ 58.00″ 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.