HIGHTOWER — NGS DG0335 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#8197
Latitude
33.754530°
Longitude
-84.472991°
Ortho h
290.69 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes precise positional reference points across the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as vertices in triangulation networks used to measure distances and angles, providing fundamental geodetic control for mapping, surveying, and engineering projects. Located near Atlanta, Georgia, at coordinates 33.75453°N, 84.47299°W, this station contributes to regional accuracy in the southeastern United States. The station's position has been determined through classical geodetic methods and is maintained as part of the national spatial reference framework. Verification and proper documentation of such control points remain essential for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers requiring reliable positional data. Maintaining records of existing trigonometric stations ensures continuity of historical survey work and supports modern positioning applications across multiple disciplines.

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HIGHTOWER — NGS DG0335 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8197 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 290.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.754530°, -84.472991°, corresponding to 33° 45′ 16.31″ N, 84° 28′ 22.77″ 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 HIGHTOWER — NGS DG0335 — 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)33.754530, -84.472991
WGS84 (DMS)33° 45′ 16.31″ N, 84° 28′ 22.77″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation290.69 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
W 33 — NGS DG0334 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 34 — NGS DG0336 — Atlanta, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 214 — NGS DG0333 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 32 — NGS DG0332 — Atlanta, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 35 — NGS DG0337 — Atlanta, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BV 060 91 — NGS DG0341 — Atlanta, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HIGHTOWER — NGS DG0335 — Atlanta, US?

HIGHTOWER — NGS DG0335 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8197 and sits at an elevation of 290.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HIGHTOWER — NGS DG0335 — Atlanta, US?

The position of HIGHTOWER — NGS DG0335 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.754530°, -84.472991° (decimal), or 33° 45′ 16.31″ N, 84° 28′ 22.77″ 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.