FAA FTY ARP 2 — NGS AA2795 — Fulton County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8159
Latitude
33.779126°
Longitude
-84.521350°
Ellipsoidal h
216.15 m
Ortho h
245.72 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Fulton County, Georgia, at coordinates 33.77913° N, 84.52135° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 216.1 meters, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned ground control station. Trig stations of this classification are typically established on elevated terrain or structures to facilitate long-distance sightings and triangulation operations. The point contributes to the accuracy and consistency of local and regional survey work, property boundary determinations, and geographic information system development. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains essential for maintaining the integrity of the nation's surveying infrastructure and ensuring the reliability of derived positional data for professional and civil purposes.

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FAA FTY ARP 2 — NGS AA2795 — Fulton County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8159 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 245.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.779126°, -84.521350°, corresponding to 33° 46′ 44.85″ N, 84° 31′ 16.86″ 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 FAA FTY ARP 2 — NGS AA2795 — Fulton County, 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)33.779126, -84.521350
WGS84 (DMS)33° 46′ 44.85″ N, 84° 31′ 16.86″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation245.72 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
A 214 RESET — NGS DE5243 — Fulton County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BV 060 214 — NGS DG3211 — Fulton County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT BCN FULTON CO APT — NGS DG3213 — Fulton County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAA FTY STA D AP — NGS AA2797 — Fulton County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAA FTY STA C AP — NGS AA2796 — Fulton County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FULTON CORS ARP — NGS DH3590 — Fulton County, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FAA FTY ARP 2 — NGS AA2795 — Fulton County, US?

FAA FTY ARP 2 — NGS AA2795 — Fulton County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8159 and sits at an elevation of 245.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FAA FTY ARP 2 — NGS AA2795 — Fulton County, US?

The position of FAA FTY ARP 2 — NGS AA2795 — Fulton County, US in WGS84 is 33.779126°, -84.521350° (decimal), or 33° 46′ 44.85″ N, 84° 31′ 16.86″ 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.