EANES RM 3 — NGS GC1948 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#211512
Latitude
36.288611°
Longitude
-86.812778°
Ortho h
151.89 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network that establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as control points for surveying and mapping activities, providing accurate horizontal positioning data essential to professional surveying operations. Located near Nashville, Tennessee at coordinates 36.28861°, -86.81278°, this benchmark contributes to regional spatial reference infrastructure. Triangulation stations were historically observed and computed to maintain consistent coordinate systems across areas of development and change. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for surveyors conducting boundary surveys, construction projects, and geographic information system applications. Current position and condition records help professionals assess the continued utility of established benchmarks and maintain survey accuracy standards in the region.

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EANES RM 3 — NGS GC1948 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211512 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 151.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.288611°, -86.812778°, corresponding to 36° 17′ 19.00″ N, 86° 48′ 46.00″ 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 EANES RM 3 — NGS GC1948 — 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)36.288611, -86.812778
WGS84 (DMS)36° 17′ 19.00″ N, 86° 48′ 46.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation151.89 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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TEL AZ MK — NGS GC0890 — Nashville, US
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US NGS · triangulation station
TEL — NGS GC2348 — Nashville, US
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3.2 km away · US
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I25 5 B — NGS GC0891 — Nashville, US
3.2 km away · US
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I24 5 A — NGS GC0892 — Nashville, US
4.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is EANES RM 3 — NGS GC1948 — Nashville, US?

EANES RM 3 — NGS GC1948 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211512 and sits at an elevation of 151.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of EANES RM 3 — NGS GC1948 — Nashville, US?

The position of EANES RM 3 — NGS GC1948 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.288611°, -86.812778° (decimal), or 36° 17′ 19.00″ N, 86° 48′ 46.00″ 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.