MURF RM 1 — NGS GC0687 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#210872
Latitude
36.135528°
Longitude
-86.728414°
Ortho h
170.03 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains fundamental control points across the United States. Located near Nashville, Tennessee at coordinates 36.13553° N, 86.72841° W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for surveying and mapping activities in the region. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise positions through intervisible networks of elevated survey markers. Modern surveyors and geospatial professionals continue to reference such points for establishing local coordinate systems, verifying instrument accuracy, and conducting large-scale mapping projects. The documentation and verification of benchmark locations remains essential to surveying practice. Regular recovery efforts and coordinate confirmation ensure the continued utility of these control points for professional surveys, engineering projects, and geodetic research. Maintaining accurate records of such stations supports the integrity of spatial data across regional and national scales.

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MURF RM 1 — NGS GC0687 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210872 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 170.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.135528°, -86.728414°, corresponding to 36° 8′ 7.90″ N, 86° 43′ 42.29″ 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 RM 1 — NGS GC0687 — 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)36.135528, -86.728414
WGS84 (DMS)36° 8′ 7.90″ N, 86° 43′ 42.29″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation170.03 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 — NGS GC0686 — 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
R 226 — NGS GC0688 — 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
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 RM 1 — NGS GC0687 — Nashville, US?

MURF RM 1 — NGS GC0687 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210872 and sits at an elevation of 170.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MURF RM 1 — NGS GC0687 — Nashville, US?

The position of MURF RM 1 — NGS GC0687 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.135528°, -86.728414° (decimal), or 36° 8′ 7.90″ N, 86° 43′ 42.29″ 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.