COLLINS 2 — NGS GC0737 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#211072
Latitude
36.046176°
Longitude
-86.658736°
Ortho h
160.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network that forms the foundation of the United States' horizontal control system. Trigonometric stations serve as primary reference points for cadastral surveys, mapping projects, and engineering works across the country. Located in the Nashville, Tennessee vicinity at coordinates 36.04618° N, 86.65874° W, this benchmark provides precise positional control for the region. As a trig station, it was established to enable accurate measurement and positioning of secondary survey monuments through triangulation methods. The NGS network remains essential infrastructure for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers. Verification and documentation of such points—including their physical condition, accessibility, and positional accuracy—ensures the continuing reliability of the geodetic framework upon which modern surveying and mapping depend.

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COLLINS 2 — NGS GC0737 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211072 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 160.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.046176°, -86.658736°, corresponding to 36° 2′ 46.23″ N, 86° 39′ 31.45″ 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 COLLINS 2 — NGS GC0737 — 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)36.046176, -86.658736
WGS84 (DMS)36° 2′ 46.23″ N, 86° 39′ 31.45″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation160.70 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
COLLINS 2 RM 3 — NGS GC0738 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
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COLLINS RM 2 — NGS GC0735 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
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E 187 — NGS GC0412 — Nashville, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 187 — NGS GC0413 — Nashville, US
0.7 km away · US
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MOUNT RM 1 — NGS GC0742 — Nashville, US
1.6 km away · US
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MOUNT RESET — NGS GC0741 — Nashville, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is COLLINS 2 — NGS GC0737 — Nashville, US?

COLLINS 2 — NGS GC0737 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211072 and sits at an elevation of 160.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of COLLINS 2 — NGS GC0737 — Nashville, US?

The position of COLLINS 2 — NGS GC0737 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.046176°, -86.658736° (decimal), or 36° 2′ 46.23″ N, 86° 39′ 31.45″ 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.