D 247 — NGS DG0997 — Smyrna, US

USNGStrigunknown#7629
Latitude
33.838889°
Longitude
-84.507778°
Ortho h
286.01 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic framework supporting surveying, mapping, and positioning activities throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as monumented control points used to extend precise horizontal positioning across regional areas. Located near Smyrna, Georgia, at coordinates 33.83889°N, 84.50778°W, this benchmark contributes to the regional control network in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Such points enable surveyors and engineers to tie local surveys to the national datum, ensuring consistency and accuracy across jurisdictions. Documentation and periodic verification of these geodetic monuments remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the control network. As surveying practices evolve and infrastructure develops, accessible reference points of known position continue to provide valuable anchors for professional surveying work and spatial data collection.

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D 247 — NGS DG0997 — Smyrna, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7629 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 286.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.838889°, -84.507778°, corresponding to 33° 50′ 20.00″ N, 84° 30′ 28.00″ 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 D 247 — NGS DG0997 — Smyrna, 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)33.838889, -84.507778
WGS84 (DMS)33° 50′ 20.00″ N, 84° 30′ 28.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation286.01 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
C 247 — NGS DG0362 — Cobb County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 247 — NGS DG0361 — Cobb County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 292 — NGS DG0999 — Smyrna, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 4 — NGS DG0360 — Cobb County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 56 — NGS DG0367 — Cobb County, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 247 — NGS DG0359 — Cobb County, US
3.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is D 247 — NGS DG0997 — Smyrna, US?

D 247 — NGS DG0997 — Smyrna, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7629 and sits at an elevation of 286.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of D 247 — NGS DG0997 — Smyrna, US?

The position of D 247 — NGS DG0997 — Smyrna, US in WGS84 is 33.838889°, -84.507778° (decimal), or 33° 50′ 20.00″ N, 84° 30′ 28.00″ 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.