DONEL — NGS GC0696 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#210888
Latitude
36.141919°
Longitude
-86.667577°
Ortho h
171.71 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's extensive network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Nashville, Tennessee at coordinates 36.14192°N, 86.66758°W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for surveying and mapping operations throughout the region. Trigonometric stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate horizontal control for large-scale surveys and engineering projects. The NGS network remains essential for maintaining consistent spatial reference systems across the country. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks ensure their continued utility for surveyors, engineers, and geospatial professionals who depend on reliable control points for precision work. Regular confirmation of marker condition and accessibility helps preserve the integrity of the geodetic network.

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DONEL — NGS GC0696 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210888 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 171.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.141919°, -86.667577°, corresponding to 36° 8′ 30.91″ N, 86° 40′ 3.28″ 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 DONEL — NGS GC0696 — 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)36.141919, -86.667577
WGS84 (DMS)36° 8′ 30.91″ N, 86° 40′ 3.28″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation171.71 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
DONEL RM 1 — NGS GC0695 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DONEL RM 2 — NGS GC0697 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BNA AP 1964 STA B2 — NGS AA4382 — Nashville, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 226 — NGS GC0693 — Nashville, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 225 — NGS GC0698 — Nashville, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
140 — NGS GC0694 — Nashville, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DONEL — NGS GC0696 — Nashville, US?

DONEL — NGS GC0696 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210888 and sits at an elevation of 171.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DONEL — NGS GC0696 — Nashville, US?

The position of DONEL — NGS GC0696 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.141919°, -86.667577° (decimal), or 36° 8′ 30.91″ N, 86° 40′ 3.28″ 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.