HEMPHILL — NGS DG0278 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#7866
Latitude
33.781570°
Longitude
-84.404136°
Ortho h
296.22 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used to support surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across broad regions. Located in the Atlanta, Georgia area, this point contributes to the horizontal control framework essential for accurate geospatial work throughout Georgia and adjacent states. The coordinates provided establish its position within the national datum. Triangulation stations of this type have historically anchored survey networks by providing fixed references for subsequent measurements and calculations. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveyors and engineers who rely on established control points for large-scale projects. Maintaining accurate records of these geodetic references supports the integrity of surveying work and ensures consistency across multiple mapping and construction initiatives.

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HEMPHILL — NGS DG0278 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7866 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 296.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.781570°, -84.404136°, corresponding to 33° 46′ 53.65″ N, 84° 24′ 14.89″ 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 HEMPHILL — NGS DG0278 — 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)33.781570, -84.404136
WGS84 (DMS)33° 46′ 53.65″ N, 84° 24′ 14.89″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation296.22 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 254 — NGS DG0279 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STATE 2 — NGS DG0277 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M J FLYNN — NGS DG2798 — Atlanta, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SOLAR POINT 1979 — NGS DG2797 — Atlanta, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILL — NGS DG0280 — Atlanta, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DAHLONEGA GA TECH — NGS DG2790 — Atlanta, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HEMPHILL — NGS DG0278 — Atlanta, US?

HEMPHILL — NGS DG0278 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7866 and sits at an elevation of 296.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HEMPHILL — NGS DG0278 — Atlanta, US?

The position of HEMPHILL — NGS DG0278 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.781570°, -84.404136° (decimal), or 33° 46′ 53.65″ N, 84° 24′ 14.89″ 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.