MILLS RM 2 — NGS GC0704 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#210817
Latitude
36.167428°
Longitude
-86.602369°
Ortho h
179.42 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the horizontal and vertical reference framework for the United States. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.16743° N, 86.60237° W, this point serves as a fixed reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Trig stations function as monumented positions with precisely determined positions, enabling surveyors to extend accurate measurements across broader areas. As part of NGS infrastructure, this benchmark contributes to the national geodetic datum and supports critical applications including cadastral surveys, transportation projects, and geographic information systems. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain essential for maintaining measurement accuracy and confidence in spatial data. This station's continued existence and accessibility preserve valuable reference infrastructure for professional surveying work.

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MILLS RM 2 — NGS GC0704 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210817 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 179.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.167428°, -86.602369°, corresponding to 36° 10′ 2.74″ N, 86° 36′ 8.53″ 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 RM 2 — NGS GC0704 — 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)36.167428, -86.602369
WGS84 (DMS)36° 10′ 2.74″ N, 86° 36′ 8.53″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation179.42 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 — NGS GC0703 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
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MILLS RM 1 — NGS GC0705 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILLS AZ MK — NGS GC0706 — Nashville, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 226 — NGS GC0702 — Nashville, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 226 — NGS GC0707 — Nashville, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOPE RM 2 — NGS GC0708 — Nashville, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MILLS RM 2 — NGS GC0704 — Nashville, US?

MILLS RM 2 — NGS GC0704 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210817 and sits at an elevation of 179.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MILLS RM 2 — NGS GC0704 — Nashville, US?

The position of MILLS RM 2 — NGS GC0704 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.167428°, -86.602369° (decimal), or 36° 10′ 2.74″ N, 86° 36′ 8.53″ 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.