MOUNT RM 1 — NGS GC0742 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#211079
Latitude
36.036650°
Longitude
-86.644714°
Ortho h
202.84 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric and geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as fundamental reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring precise horizontal positioning. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, this benchmark provides localized geodetic control within the Mid-Cumberland region. The coordinates 36.03665° N, -86.64471° W are referenced to the North American Datum. Surveyors, engineers, and cartographers utilize such points to verify instrument calibration, establish local survey networks, and ensure consistency across spatial datasets. The availability and documentation of these control points are essential for maintaining survey integrity and supporting infrastructure development projects across jurisdictions.

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MOUNT RM 1 — NGS GC0742 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211079 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 202.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.036650°, -86.644714°, corresponding to 36° 2′ 11.94″ N, 86° 38′ 40.97″ 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 MOUNT RM 1 — NGS GC0742 — 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)36.036650, -86.644714
WGS84 (DMS)36° 2′ 11.94″ N, 86° 38′ 40.97″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation202.84 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is MOUNT RM 1 — NGS GC0742 — Nashville, US?

MOUNT RM 1 — NGS GC0742 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211079 and sits at an elevation of 202.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MOUNT RM 1 — NGS GC0742 — Nashville, US?

The position of MOUNT RM 1 — NGS GC0742 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.036650°, -86.644714° (decimal), or 36° 2′ 11.94″ N, 86° 38′ 40.97″ 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.