N 85 — NGS GC0361 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#210797
Latitude
36.177500°
Longitude
-86.678611°
Ortho h
158.67 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the horizontal and vertical framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trigonometric stations such as this one serve as monumented reference points used to support precise positioning for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic data collection. Located in the Nashville, Tennessee area, this benchmark contributes to the regional geodetic infrastructure and remains valuable for verifying survey-grade coordinates. The coordinates provided represent the horizontal position within the NGS datum system. Surveyors and engineers may reference or recover this point to validate equipment calibration, establish survey networks, or conduct precise positioning work. Proper documentation and maintenance of such control points preserve the integrity of the national spatial reference system for future professional use.

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N 85 — NGS GC0361 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210797 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 158.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.177500°, -86.678611°, corresponding to 36° 10′ 39.00″ N, 86° 40′ 43.00″ 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 85 — NGS GC0361 — 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)36.177500, -86.678611
WGS84 (DMS)36° 10′ 39.00″ N, 86° 40′ 43.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation158.67 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
DONELSON FIRST BAP CH SPIRE — NGS GC2232 — Nashville, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DONELSON TVA MICROWAVE MAST — NGS GC2233 — Nashville, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TODD — NGS GC2246 — Nashville, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2403 — NGS GC2245 — Nashville, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CORNELIA AZ MK — NGS GC2229 — Nashville, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 85 — NGS GC0362 — Nashville, US
2.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is N 85 — NGS GC0361 — Nashville, US?

N 85 — NGS GC0361 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210797 and sits at an elevation of 158.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of N 85 — NGS GC0361 — Nashville, US?

The position of N 85 — NGS GC0361 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.177500°, -86.678611° (decimal), or 36° 10′ 39.00″ N, 86° 40′ 43.00″ 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.