JAMES — NGS DG0238 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#8336
Latitude
33.758887°
Longitude
-84.390095°
Ortho h
316.58 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which forms the foundation of the United States' horizontal control infrastructure. Trig stations such as this serve as primary reference points for geodetic surveys, mapping projects, and engineering applications requiring precise positional control. Located near Atlanta, Georgia, at coordinates 33.75889°N, 84.39010°W, this benchmark contributes to regional survey networks and supports spatial accuracy across municipal, state, and federal mapping initiatives. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic datum and ensuring consistency in surveying practices. Surveyors and GIS professionals rely on properly established and maintained trig stations to propagate accurate coordinates throughout their work. Periodic recovery and condition assessment of these monuments strengthens the reliability of positional data across the Southeast.

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JAMES — NGS DG0238 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8336 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 316.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.758887°, -84.390095°, corresponding to 33° 45′ 31.99″ N, 84° 23′ 24.34″ 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 JAMES — NGS DG0238 — 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)33.758887, -84.390095
WGS84 (DMS)33° 45′ 31.99″ N, 84° 23′ 24.34″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation316.58 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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N 5 — NGS DG0581 — Atlanta, US
0.1 km away · US
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CAIN — NGS DG0239 — Atlanta, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 2 — NGS DG0578 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WALTON 2 — NGS DG2417 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 2A MARTA — NGS DG2820 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
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N 6 — NGS DG0582 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is JAMES — NGS DG0238 — Atlanta, US?

JAMES — NGS DG0238 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8336 and sits at an elevation of 316.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of JAMES — NGS DG0238 — Atlanta, US?

The position of JAMES — NGS DG0238 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.758887°, -84.390095° (decimal), or 33° 45′ 31.99″ N, 84° 23′ 24.34″ 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.