N 79 — NGS DG0661 — Doraville, US

USNGStrigunknown#7490
Latitude
33.899427°
Longitude
-84.285511°
Ortho h
317.87 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundation of horizontal control for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Doraville, Georgia at 33.89943°N, 84.28551°W, this trig point serves as a reference marker for establishing accurate positions of other surveys and infrastructure projects. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and used to create interconnected networks spanning large regions. The documented coordinates enable surveyors and engineers to tie their local surveys into the national datum. Verification and maintenance of such control points remain essential for ensuring consistency in property surveys, construction projects, and geographic information systems. Recording and preserving this point's location and condition supports the integrity of Georgia's geodetic framework.

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N 79 — NGS DG0661 — Doraville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7490 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 317.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.899427°, -84.285511°, corresponding to 33° 53′ 57.94″ N, 84° 17′ 7.84″ 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 79 — NGS DG0661 — Doraville, 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)33.899427, -84.285511
WGS84 (DMS)33° 53′ 57.94″ N, 84° 17′ 7.84″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation317.87 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
K 254 — NGS DG0391 — Doraville, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 78 — NGS DG0660 — Doraville, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 77 — NGS DG0659 — Chamblee, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 76 — NGS DG0658 — Chamblee, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 75 — NGS DG0657 — Chamblee, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5029 — NGS AB4253 — Doraville, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is N 79 — NGS DG0661 — Doraville, US?

N 79 — NGS DG0661 — Doraville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7490 and sits at an elevation of 317.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of N 79 — NGS DG0661 — Doraville, US?

The position of N 79 — NGS DG0661 — Doraville, US in WGS84 is 33.899427°, -84.285511° (decimal), or 33° 53′ 57.94″ N, 84° 17′ 7.84″ 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.