CHURCH RM 2 — NGS GC0839 — Forest Hills, US

USNGStrigunknown#211429
Latitude
36.076114°
Longitude
-86.838950°
Ortho h
194.13 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for mapping and surveying throughout the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as precisely positioned reference marks used to control horizontal positioning for local, regional, and national surveys. Located near Forest Hills, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.07611° N, 86.83895° W, this benchmark contributes to the broader NGS network that supports cadastral surveying, engineering projects, and geographic data collection. Trig stations such as this were traditionally established through triangulation methods and monumented to ensure long-term stability and recovery. Verification and documentation of existing control points remain essential for modern surveying practice, as these stations continue to support professional surveys and serve as references for coordinate systems. Maintaining accurate records of such points ensures their continued utility for the surveying community.

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CHURCH RM 2 — NGS GC0839 — Forest Hills, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211429 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 194.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.076114°, -86.838950°, corresponding to 36° 4′ 34.01″ N, 86° 50′ 20.22″ 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 CHURCH RM 2 — NGS GC0839 — Forest Hills, 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)36.076114, -86.838950
WGS84 (DMS)36° 4′ 34.01″ N, 86° 50′ 20.22″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation194.13 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:

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CHURCH RM 1 — NGS GC0841 — Forest Hills, US
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TS 1P — NGS GC2309 — Forest Hills, US
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LUCK — NGS GC2300 — Forest Hills, US
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106 7 — NGS GC0842 — Forest Hills, US
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Frequently asked questions

What is CHURCH RM 2 — NGS GC0839 — Forest Hills, US?

CHURCH RM 2 — NGS GC0839 — Forest Hills, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211429 and sits at an elevation of 194.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHURCH RM 2 — NGS GC0839 — Forest Hills, US?

The position of CHURCH RM 2 — NGS GC0839 — Forest Hills, US in WGS84 is 36.076114°, -86.838950° (decimal), or 36° 4′ 34.01″ N, 86° 50′ 20.22″ 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.