DRIFT — NGS GC0647 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#210938
Latitude
36.158403°
Longitude
-86.756929°
Ortho h
126.14 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the horizontal geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations like this point serve as control monuments for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring precise positional reference. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.15840° N, 86.75693° W, this benchmark contributes to regional spatial accuracy across Middle Tennessee. Triangulation stations were historically observed through reciprocal sightings to distant monuments, creating a web of interconnected control points. Verification and documentation of existing NGS monuments ensures the integrity of the geodetic network. Surveyors and engineers rely on these established reference points for accurate site positioning, boundary determination, and infrastructure development. Proper maintenance and updated records of such points support continued utility in modern surveying practice and geospatial applications.

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DRIFT — NGS GC0647 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210938 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 126.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.158403°, -86.756929°, corresponding to 36° 9′ 30.25″ N, 86° 45′ 24.94″ 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 DRIFT — NGS GC0647 — 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)36.158403, -86.756929
WGS84 (DMS)36° 9′ 30.25″ N, 86° 45′ 24.94″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation126.14 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
DRIFT RM 1 — NGS GC0648 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DRIFT RM 2 — NGS GC0646 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NASHVILLE RADIO STA WSOK MAST — NGS GC2274
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NASHVILLE CITY GEN HOSP STACK — NGS GC2261
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NASHVILLE TVA MICROWAVE TOWER — NGS GC2242
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOWARD RESET — NGS GC1945 — Nashville, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DRIFT — NGS GC0647 — Nashville, US?

DRIFT — NGS GC0647 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210938 and sits at an elevation of 126.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DRIFT — NGS GC0647 — Nashville, US?

The position of DRIFT — NGS GC0647 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.158403°, -86.756929° (decimal), or 36° 9′ 30.25″ N, 86° 45′ 24.94″ 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.