M 246 — NGS DG0194 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#8144
Latitude
33.758611°
Longitude
-84.424722°
Ortho h
292.73 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for the United States. Triangulation stations of this type serve as primary reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across their region of influence. Located near Atlanta, Georgia, this point at coordinates 33.75861°, -84.42472° contributes to the geodetic infrastructure supporting southeastern United States survey work. Trig stations function as high-order control points, enabling surveyors and engineers to reference their local measurements to the national datum with established accuracy. Documentation and verification of such benchmark locations remain essential for maintaining the integrity of survey networks. These points facilitate land surveying, infrastructure development, and geographic information system applications. Surveyors undertaking work in the greater Atlanta area may reference this station when establishing local control networks or verifying survey accuracy.

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M 246 — NGS DG0194 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8144 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 292.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.758611°, -84.424722°, corresponding to 33° 45′ 31.00″ N, 84° 25′ 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 M 246 — NGS DG0194 — 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)33.758611, -84.424722
WGS84 (DMS)33° 45′ 31.00″ N, 84° 25′ 29.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation292.73 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
PC 2 — NGS DG0195 — Atlanta, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LENA — NGS DG2344 — Atlanta, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PC 1 — NGS DG0193 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LILES — NGS DG2345 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PC 3 — NGS DG0196 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 12D — NGS DG0192 — Atlanta, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is M 246 — NGS DG0194 — Atlanta, US?

M 246 — NGS DG0194 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8144 and sits at an elevation of 292.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of M 246 — NGS DG0194 — Atlanta, US?

The position of M 246 — NGS DG0194 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.758611°, -84.424722° (decimal), or 33° 45′ 31.00″ N, 84° 25′ 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.