MURF — NGS GC0686 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#210873
Latitude
36.135627°
Longitude
-86.728820°
Ortho h
170.76 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points distributed across the United States. As a trigonometric station, this mark serves as a fundamental reference for horizontal control, supporting surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout its region. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.13563°, -86.72882°, the point contributes to the geodetic infrastructure essential for accurate spatial referencing across the country. NGS trig stations function as anchors within the broader National Spatial Reference System, enabling surveyors and engineers to establish local control networks with confidence. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain critical for maintaining the integrity of surveying records and ensuring consistency in spatial data collection. Professional surveyors rely on these established reference points for boundary determination, construction layout, and geographic information system applications throughout the region.

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MURF — NGS GC0686 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210873 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 170.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.135627°, -86.728820°, corresponding to 36° 8′ 8.26″ N, 86° 43′ 43.75″ 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 MURF — NGS GC0686 — 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)36.135627, -86.728820
WGS84 (DMS)36° 8′ 8.26″ N, 86° 43′ 43.75″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation170.76 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
MURF RM 1 — NGS GC0687 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LYLE RM 1 — NGS GC0636 — Nashville, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LYLE — NGS GC0638 — Nashville, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 226 — NGS GC0688 — Nashville, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LYLE RM 2 — NGS GC0637 — Nashville, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 226 — NGS GC0684 — Nashville, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MURF — NGS GC0686 — Nashville, US?

MURF — NGS GC0686 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210873 and sits at an elevation of 170.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MURF — NGS GC0686 — Nashville, US?

The position of MURF — NGS GC0686 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.135627°, -86.728820° (decimal), or 36° 8′ 8.26″ N, 86° 43′ 43.75″ 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.