COX — NGS DG2731 — DeKalb County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7803
Latitude
33.815269°
Longitude
-84.332161°
Ortho h
317.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in DeKalb County, Georgia, at coordinates 33.81527° N, 84.33216° W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned ground monument for geodetic control. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to support large-scale surveying projects and remain valuable components of the nation's spatial reference infrastructure. The point provides surveyors and engineers with a known position for establishing local survey networks, verifying existing survey data, and conducting precision measurements. Maintenance of accurate records for geodetic benchmarks, including periodic verification and documentation of their physical condition and positional integrity, ensures continued utility for contemporary surveying applications and supports the reliability of spatial data across multiple disciplines.

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COX — NGS DG2731 — DeKalb County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7803 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 317.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.815269°, -84.332161°, corresponding to 33° 48′ 54.97″ N, 84° 19′ 55.78″ 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 COX — NGS DG2731 — DeKalb 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)33.815269, -84.332161
WGS84 (DMS)33° 48′ 54.97″ N, 84° 19′ 55.78″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation317.00 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
WALLACE — NGS DG0043 — DeKalb County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
92 0006 — NGS AI6875 — DeKalb County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BV 044 202 — NGS DG2739 — Brookhaven, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WALLACE A — NGS DG2725 — Atlanta, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILL — NGS DG0066 — DeKalb County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BRIAR — NGS DG0042 — Atlanta, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is COX — NGS DG2731 — DeKalb County, US?

COX — NGS DG2731 — DeKalb County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7803 and sits at an elevation of 317.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of COX — NGS DG2731 — DeKalb County, US?

The position of COX — NGS DG2731 — DeKalb County, US in WGS84 is 33.815269°, -84.332161° (decimal), or 33° 48′ 54.97″ N, 84° 19′ 55.78″ 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.