COLONY SQUARE — NGS DG2801 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#7911
Latitude
33.786870°
Longitude
-84.382721°
Ortho h
391.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's primary control network, which establishes the foundational horizontal reference framework for the United States. Located near Atlanta, Georgia at coordinates 33.78687° N, 84.38272° W, this trig point serves as a monumented reference for large-scale surveying and mapping operations. Triangulation stations function as precise control points that enable surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate measurements across extended areas. The NGS network integrates these points into a coordinated system essential for infrastructure development, cadastral surveys, and geospatial data collection. Verification and proper documentation of such benchmarks remain critical to maintaining geodetic accuracy. Users should confirm the current stability and accessibility of this station before incorporating it into survey work. Consistent record-keeping ensures the long-term reliability of the national control network.

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COLONY SQUARE — NGS DG2801 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7911 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 391.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.786870°, -84.382721°, corresponding to 33° 47′ 12.73″ N, 84° 22′ 57.80″ 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 COLONY SQUARE — NGS DG2801 — 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)33.786870, -84.382721
WGS84 (DMS)33° 47′ 12.73″ N, 84° 22′ 57.80″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation391.90 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
HENDERSON RESET — NGS DG0259 — Atlanta, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FREER — NGS DG0260 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 17 — NGS DG0594 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PARK — NGS DG0261 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 18 — NGS DG0595 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 16 — NGS DG0593 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is COLONY SQUARE — NGS DG2801 — Atlanta, US?

COLONY SQUARE — NGS DG2801 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7911 and sits at an elevation of 391.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of COLONY SQUARE — NGS DG2801 — Atlanta, US?

The position of COLONY SQUARE — NGS DG2801 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.786870°, -84.382721° (decimal), or 33° 47′ 12.73″ N, 84° 22′ 57.80″ 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.