HEATON — NGS DG0262 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#7899
Latitude
33.785037°
Longitude
-84.375469°
Ellipsoidal h
245.08 m
Ortho h
274.65 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station within the NGS network, a foundational component of the United States geodetic control infrastructure. Situated near Atlanta, Georgia, at coordinates 33.78504° N, 84.37547° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal positioning and survey work across the region. The ellipsoidal elevation of 245.1 m is documented for three-dimensional spatial reference applications. Triangulation stations function as monumented control points that enable surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to establish accurate coordinate networks for their projects. As part of the NGS system, this point contributes to the nation's geodetic framework, supporting infrastructure development, boundary determination, and geospatial analysis. Verification and documentation of such reference points remain essential for maintaining network integrity and ensuring positional accuracy in surveying operations throughout the region.

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HEATON — NGS DG0262 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7899 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 274.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.785037°, -84.375469°, corresponding to 33° 47′ 6.13″ N, 84° 22′ 31.69″ 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 HEATON — NGS DG0262 — 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)33.785037, -84.375469
WGS84 (DMS)33° 47′ 6.13″ N, 84° 22′ 31.69″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation274.65 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
PARK — NGS DG0261 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
POOL RESET — NGS AB7666 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FILL — NGS DG2351 — Atlanta, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FREER — NGS DG0260 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CINDER — NGS DG2352 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COLONY SQUARE — NGS DG2801 — Atlanta, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HEATON — NGS DG0262 — Atlanta, US?

HEATON — NGS DG0262 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7899 and sits at an elevation of 274.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HEATON — NGS DG0262 — Atlanta, US?

The position of HEATON — NGS DG0262 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.785037°, -84.375469° (decimal), or 33° 47′ 6.13″ N, 84° 22′ 31.69″ 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.