MILLS AZ MK — NGS GC0706 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#210821
Latitude
36.172500°
Longitude
-86.595833°
Ortho h
159.76 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of geodetic infrastructure across the United States. Triangulation stations serve as precise reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring accurate horizontal and vertical positioning. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.17250° N, 86.59583° W, this station contributes to regional survey control networks. Trig stations like this are monumented points established through precise measurements tied to the national datum, enabling surveyors and engineers to reference their local work to the broader geodetic framework. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains valuable for surveying professionals conducting boundary surveys, infrastructure development, and geospatial analysis. Maintaining records of these control points ensures continuity and reliability of geodetic references for future projects throughout the region.

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MILLS AZ MK — NGS GC0706 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210821 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 159.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.172500°, -86.595833°, corresponding to 36° 10′ 21.00″ N, 86° 35′ 45.00″ 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 MILLS AZ MK — NGS GC0706 — 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)36.172500, -86.595833
WGS84 (DMS)36° 10′ 21.00″ N, 86° 35′ 45.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation159.76 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
MILLS RM 1 — NGS GC0705 — Nashville, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILLS — NGS GC0703 — Nashville, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILLS RM 2 — NGS GC0704 — Nashville, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 226 — NGS GC0707 — Nashville, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOPE RM 2 — NGS GC0708 — Nashville, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOPE RM 1 — NGS GC0710 — Nashville, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MILLS AZ MK — NGS GC0706 — Nashville, US?

MILLS AZ MK — NGS GC0706 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210821 and sits at an elevation of 159.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MILLS AZ MK — NGS GC0706 — Nashville, US?

The position of MILLS AZ MK — NGS GC0706 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.172500°, -86.595833° (decimal), or 36° 10′ 21.00″ N, 86° 35′ 45.00″ 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.