HICKORY AZ MK — NGS GC0501 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#211277
Latitude
36.265314°
Longitude
-86.736308°
Ortho h
206.63 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trig stations of this type were established to provide precise horizontal control points for large-scale geodetic work and subsequent surveying operations. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.26531° N, 86.73631° W, this benchmark serves the regional survey infrastructure in Middle Tennessee. Triangulation stations are typically positioned at elevated or prominent locations to facilitate sightlines between control points across the landscape. For surveying professionals, verification and documentation of such reference points remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of existing survey networks and supporting ongoing geodetic projects. The precise coordinates enable surveyors to tie local work to the national geodetic datum, ensuring consistency and accuracy in property surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems throughout the region.

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HICKORY AZ MK — NGS GC0501 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211277 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 206.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.265314°, -86.736308°, corresponding to 36° 15′ 55.13″ N, 86° 44′ 10.71″ 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 HICKORY AZ MK — NGS GC0501 — 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)36.265314, -86.736308
WGS84 (DMS)36° 15′ 55.13″ N, 86° 44′ 10.71″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation206.63 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
HICKORY RM 1 — NGS GC0504 — Nashville, US
0.5 km away · US
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HICKORY — NGS GC0503 — Nashville, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HICKORY RM 2 — NGS GC0502 — Nashville, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 222 RESET — NGS GC0500 — Nashville, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 221 — NGS GC0505 — Nashville, US
1.5 km away · US
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MADISON RADIO STA WENO MAST — NGS GC2204 — Nashville, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HICKORY AZ MK — NGS GC0501 — Nashville, US?

HICKORY AZ MK — NGS GC0501 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211277 and sits at an elevation of 206.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HICKORY AZ MK — NGS GC0501 — Nashville, US?

The position of HICKORY AZ MK — NGS GC0501 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.265314°, -86.736308° (decimal), or 36° 15′ 55.13″ N, 86° 44′ 10.71″ 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.