K 388 — NGS DG2498 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#7950
Latitude
33.799444°
Longitude
-84.392222°
Ortho h
272.64 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station within the National Geodetic Survey network, a foundational component of the United States' horizontal control infrastructure. Located near Atlanta, Georgia at coordinates 33.79944°, -84.39222°, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide precise horizontal positions across the country. Such monuments enable surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals to reference their local measurements to the national datum. Verification and documentation of these control points remain valuable for maintaining survey accuracy and continuity, particularly in areas experiencing development or requiring updated geospatial data. The continued stewardship of NGS benchmarks ensures reliable positional references for both public infrastructure projects and private surveying work.

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K 388 — NGS DG2498 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7950 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 272.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.799444°, -84.392222°, corresponding to 33° 47′ 58.00″ N, 84° 23′ 32.00″ 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 K 388 — NGS DG2498 — 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)33.799444, -84.392222
WGS84 (DMS)33° 47′ 58.00″ N, 84° 23′ 32.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation272.64 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
C 50 — NGS DG0320 — Atlanta, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BROOKLANDVILLE — NGS DG2349 — Atlanta, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 25 — NGS DG0602 — Atlanta, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 254 — NGS DG0255 — Atlanta, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 24 — NGS DG0601 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NW 4 — NGS DG0674 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is K 388 — NGS DG2498 — Atlanta, US?

K 388 — NGS DG2498 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7950 and sits at an elevation of 272.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of K 388 — NGS DG2498 — Atlanta, US?

The position of K 388 — NGS DG2498 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.799444°, -84.392222° (decimal), or 33° 47′ 58.00″ N, 84° 23′ 32.00″ 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.