HIGHLAND A — NGS DG2726 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#7993
Latitude
33.773731°
Longitude
-84.352453°
Ortho h
310.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of geodetic infrastructure across the United States. Located in the Atlanta, Georgia region at coordinates 33.77373°, -84.35245°, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals conducting work in the area. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate horizontal control for surveying and mapping operations. The station's documented coordinates enable surveyors to reference their local measurements to the national coordinate system, ensuring consistency and accuracy across projects. Verification and proper documentation of such control points remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of surveying networks. Professionals working in the region may use this station as a reference point or base for establishing local control networks, making its preservation and accurate record-keeping essential to geodetic practice.

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HIGHLAND A — NGS DG2726 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7993 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 310.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.773731°, -84.352453°, corresponding to 33° 46′ 25.43″ N, 84° 21′ 8.83″ 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 HIGHLAND A — NGS DG2726 — 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)33.773731, -84.352453
WGS84 (DMS)33° 46′ 25.43″ N, 84° 21′ 8.83″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation310.00 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
CHURCH — NGS DG0273 — Atlanta, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HIGHLAND — NGS DG2727 — Atlanta, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PONCE — NGS DG0032 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DUNN — NGS DG0033 — Atlanta, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NEWMAN — NGS DG0031 — Atlanta, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LINWOOD 2 — NGS DG0272 — Atlanta, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HIGHLAND A — NGS DG2726 — Atlanta, US?

HIGHLAND A — NGS DG2726 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7993 and sits at an elevation of 310.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HIGHLAND A — NGS DG2726 — Atlanta, US?

The position of HIGHLAND A — NGS DG2726 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.773731°, -84.352453° (decimal), or 33° 46′ 25.43″ N, 84° 21′ 8.83″ 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.