N 42 — NGS DG0620 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#7854
Latitude
33.835145°
Longitude
-84.360194°
Ortho h
277.40 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the geometric foundation for positioning and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Atlanta, Georgia, at coordinates 33.83515° north latitude and 84.36019° west longitude, this trig point serves as a control station for surveying and cartographic operations in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate horizontal control through intervisible networks of precisely measured points. Such benchmarks remain valuable for verifying survey accuracy, establishing local coordinate systems, and supporting engineering projects. The documented position and accessibility of this point make it a reference for professional surveyors and geospatial professionals conducting work in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Current verification and maintenance of existing geodetic control points ensures continued reliability of the national positioning infrastructure.

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N 42 — NGS DG0620 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7854 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 277.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.835145°, -84.360194°, corresponding to 33° 50′ 6.52″ N, 84° 21′ 36.70″ 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 N 42 — NGS DG0620 — Atlanta, 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)33.835145, -84.360194
WGS84 (DMS)33° 50′ 6.52″ N, 84° 21′ 36.70″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation277.40 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
N 41 — NGS DG0619 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 43 — NGS DG0621 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 44 — NGS DG0622 — Atlanta, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 40 — NGS DG0618 — Atlanta, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 45 — NGS DG0623 — Atlanta, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 39 — NGS DG0617 — Atlanta, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is N 42 — NGS DG0620 — Atlanta, US?

N 42 — NGS DG0620 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7854 and sits at an elevation of 277.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of N 42 — NGS DG0620 — Atlanta, US?

The position of N 42 — NGS DG0620 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.835145°, -84.360194° (decimal), or 33° 50′ 6.52″ N, 84° 21′ 36.70″ 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.