DILLON — NGS GC2254 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#211171
Latitude
36.162116°
Longitude
-86.782867°
Ortho h
195.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Positioned near Nashville, Tennessee at coordinates 36.16212°, -86.78287°, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for regional survey work. Triangulation stations function as stable, monumented points that enable surveyors and geodesists to conduct precise measurements and coordinate determination across areas of interest. The NGS network provides the authoritative positional foundation upon which public and private surveying projects depend. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity. Regular confirmation that monuments remain undisturbed and accurately positioned ensures the continued reliability of this reference for future survey operations and spatial data projects in the region.

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DILLON — NGS GC2254 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211171 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 195.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.162116°, -86.782867°, corresponding to 36° 9′ 43.62″ N, 86° 46′ 58.32″ 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 DILLON — NGS GC2254 — 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)36.162116, -86.782867
WGS84 (DMS)36° 9′ 43.62″ N, 86° 46′ 58.32″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation195.00 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:

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Frequently asked questions

What is DILLON — NGS GC2254 — Nashville, US?

DILLON — NGS GC2254 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211171 and sits at an elevation of 195.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DILLON — NGS GC2254 — Nashville, US?

The position of DILLON — NGS GC2254 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.162116°, -86.782867° (decimal), or 36° 9′ 43.62″ N, 86° 46′ 58.32″ 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.