L 85 — NGS GC0363 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#210813
Latitude
36.188056°
Longitude
-86.608056°
Ortho h
132.49 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which comprises the primary geodetic control infrastructure supporting surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. As a trig point, this benchmark serves as a precisely positioned reference for horizontal control, enabling accurate establishment of local survey networks and geographic information systems. Located near Nashville, Tennessee at coordinates 36.18806°, -86.60806°, this station contributes to the spatial reference framework essential for civil engineering, land surveying, and geospatial applications across the region. The monumentation provides surveyors with a reliable datum point for verifying instrument calibration and validating survey measurements. Identification, documentation, and periodic verification of such control points remain critical for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic network. Professional surveyors regularly consult NGS records to access or confirm the status and positional accuracy of benchmarks within their project areas.

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L 85 — NGS GC0363 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210813 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 132.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.188056°, -86.608056°, corresponding to 36° 11′ 17.00″ N, 86° 36′ 29.00″ 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 L 85 — NGS GC0363 — Nashville, 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)36.188056, -86.608056
WGS84 (DMS)36° 11′ 17.00″ N, 86° 36′ 29.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation132.49 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
K 85 — NGS GC0364 — Nashville, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILLS AZ MK — NGS GC0706 — Nashville, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILLS RM 1 — NGS GC0705 — Nashville, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILLS — NGS GC0703 — Nashville, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILLS RM 2 — NGS GC0704 — Nashville, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 226 — NGS GC0702 — Nashville, US
2.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is L 85 — NGS GC0363 — Nashville, US?

L 85 — NGS GC0363 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210813 and sits at an elevation of 132.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of L 85 — NGS GC0363 — Nashville, US?

The position of L 85 — NGS GC0363 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.188056°, -86.608056° (decimal), or 36° 11′ 17.00″ N, 86° 36′ 29.00″ 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.