GLENN — NGS DG0237 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#8318
Latitude
33.756629°
Longitude
-84.393290°
Ortho h
323.47 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trigonometric network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Atlanta, Georgia, at coordinates 33.75663° N, 84.39329° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for horizontal control surveys and precision measurements in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and computed to create interconnected networks enabling surveyors to determine accurate positions for subsequent mapping, property boundary establishment, and infrastructure development. The point's documentation in the NGS registry provides essential continuity for modern surveying practices and spatial referencing. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain valuable for confirming the integrity of regional control networks and ensuring consistency in geodetic data. Surveyors working in this area can reference this documented point for establishing local control and validating survey measurements.

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GLENN — NGS DG0237 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8318 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 323.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.756629°, -84.393290°, corresponding to 33° 45′ 23.86″ N, 84° 23′ 35.84″ 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 GLENN — NGS DG0237 — Atlanta, 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)33.756629, -84.393290
WGS84 (DMS)33° 45′ 23.86″ N, 84° 23′ 35.84″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation323.47 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
N 2A MARTA — NGS DG2820 — Atlanta, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WALTON 2 — NGS DG2417 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 2 — NGS DG0578 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 4 — NGS DG0551 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 56 — NGS DG0313 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ATLANTA CAPITAL FLAGSTAFF — NGS DG2785
0.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GLENN — NGS DG0237 — Atlanta, US?

GLENN — NGS DG0237 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8318 and sits at an elevation of 323.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GLENN — NGS DG0237 — Atlanta, US?

The position of GLENN — NGS DG0237 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.756629°, -84.393290° (decimal), or 33° 45′ 23.86″ N, 84° 23′ 35.84″ 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.