HILL RM 1 — NGS GC0837 — Forest Hills, US

USNGStrigunknown#211417
Latitude
36.058289°
Longitude
-86.853867°
Ortho h
200.18 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Situated near Forest Hills, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.05829° N, 86.85387° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for horizontal positioning. Triangulation stations like this were historically observed and occupied to create networks of precisely determined positions. These points enable surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to reference their work to a common geodetic datum. Modern verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains valuable for maintaining survey accuracy, understanding historical surveying practices, and supporting geodetic research. The point's location in the Nashville metropolitan region reflects the historical importance of establishing control networks throughout settled areas. Proper registry and preservation of these monuments supports the continuity and reliability of the National Spatial Reference System.

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HILL RM 1 — NGS GC0837 — Forest Hills, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211417 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 200.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.058289°, -86.853867°, corresponding to 36° 3′ 29.84″ N, 86° 51′ 13.92″ 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 HILL RM 1 — NGS GC0837 — Forest Hills, 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)36.058289, -86.853867
WGS84 (DMS)36° 3′ 29.84″ N, 86° 51′ 13.92″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation200.18 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
HILL — NGS GC0836 — Forest Hills, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILL RM 2 — NGS GC0835 — Forest Hills, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILL AZ MK — NGS GC0834 — Forest Hills, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TS 1P — NGS GC2309 — Forest Hills, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
106 6 — NGS GC0833 — Nashville, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHURCH AZ MK — NGS GC0838 — Forest Hills, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HILL RM 1 — NGS GC0837 — Forest Hills, US?

HILL RM 1 — NGS GC0837 — Forest Hills, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211417 and sits at an elevation of 200.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HILL RM 1 — NGS GC0837 — Forest Hills, US?

The position of HILL RM 1 — NGS GC0837 — Forest Hills, US in WGS84 is 36.058289°, -86.853867° (decimal), or 36° 3′ 29.84″ N, 86° 51′ 13.92″ 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.