HOSS — NGS DG0638 — Brookhaven, US

USNGStrigunknown#7556
Latitude
33.865142°
Longitude
-84.337522°
Ellipsoidal h
275.09 m
Ortho h
304.67 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Brookhaven in Georgia at coordinates 33.86514°N, 84.33752°W, this benchmark serves as a fixed reference point for horizontal control. The ellipsoidal elevation of 275.1 meters provides vertical reference data relative to the reference ellipsoid. Trig stations like this one are essential for validating survey measurements, establishing property boundaries, and supporting infrastructure projects across regions. Periodic verification and documentation of such control points ensures the integrity and reliability of the nation's geodetic database, maintaining consistency for professional surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals who depend on accurate positional information for their work.

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HOSS — NGS DG0638 — Brookhaven, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7556 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 304.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.865142°, -84.337522°, corresponding to 33° 51′ 54.51″ N, 84° 20′ 15.08″ 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 HOSS — NGS DG0638 — Brookhaven, 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)33.865142, -84.337522
WGS84 (DMS)33° 51′ 54.51″ N, 84° 20′ 15.08″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation304.67 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:

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HOSPITAL RESET — NGS DG2724 — Brookhaven, US
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N 58 — NGS DG0639 — Brookhaven, US
0.1 km away · US
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N 57 — NGS DG0636 — Brookhaven, US
0.2 km away · US
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KENDRICK — NGS DG0640 — Brookhaven, US
0.3 km away · US
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T 388 — NGS DG2506 — Brookhaven, US
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Frequently asked questions

What is HOSS — NGS DG0638 — Brookhaven, US?

HOSS — NGS DG0638 — Brookhaven, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7556 and sits at an elevation of 304.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HOSS — NGS DG0638 — Brookhaven, US?

The position of HOSS — NGS DG0638 — Brookhaven, US in WGS84 is 33.865142°, -84.337522° (decimal), or 33° 51′ 54.51″ N, 84° 20′ 15.08″ 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.