CENTRAL — NGS GC0714 — Wilson County, US

USNGStrigunknown#210756
Latitude
36.170020°
Longitude
-86.539016°
Ortho h
203.97 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control infrastructure for the United States. Located in Wilson County, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.17002° N, 86.53902° W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and mapping control. Triangulation stations of this type were integral to establishing accurate survey networks across the country, providing control points for subsequent surveying, mapping, and engineering projects. The precise documentation of such stations—including their coordinates, monumentation type, and condition—remains valuable for surveyors conducting boundary work, construction projects, and GIS applications. Verification and maintenance of existing geodetic control points support the continuity and reliability of the national spatial reference system, enabling accurate surveying practices across generations.

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CENTRAL — NGS GC0714 — Wilson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210756 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 204.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.170020°, -86.539016°, corresponding to 36° 10′ 12.07″ N, 86° 32′ 20.46″ 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 CENTRAL — NGS GC0714 — Wilson 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)36.170020, -86.539016
WGS84 (DMS)36° 10′ 12.07″ N, 86° 32′ 20.46″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation203.97 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
CENTRAL RM 1 — NGS GC0715 — Wilson County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENTRAL RM 2 — NGS GC0713 — Wilson County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 226 — NGS GC0716 — Wilson County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 226 — NGS GC0712 — Wilson County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JULIET — NGS GC0718 — Mount Juliet, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JULIET RM 1 — NGS GC0719 — Mount Juliet, US
2.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CENTRAL — NGS GC0714 — Wilson County, US?

CENTRAL — NGS GC0714 — Wilson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210756 and sits at an elevation of 204.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CENTRAL — NGS GC0714 — Wilson County, US?

The position of CENTRAL — NGS GC0714 — Wilson County, US in WGS84 is 36.170020°, -86.539016° (decimal), or 36° 10′ 12.07″ N, 86° 32′ 20.46″ 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.