NASHVILLE RAD WSIX AM MID MAST — NGS GC2239

USNGStrigunknown#210791
Latitude
36.215620°
Longitude
-86.695759°
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's primary control network, which establishes the foundational reference system for mapping and surveying throughout the United States. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.21562°N, 86.69576°W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for horizontal geodetic control. Trigonometric stations of this type were historically observed and coordinated to create an interconnected framework enabling accurate land surveys, mapping projects, and engineering work across the nation. The point's documented geographic position provides surveyors and geospatial professionals with a reliable control station for local and regional survey activities. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity, supporting ongoing surveying operations, and ensuring consistency in spatial data systems. This point contributes to the continuity and reliability of the NGS control network serving the Nashville region and surrounding areas.

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NASHVILLE RAD WSIX AM MID MAST — NGS GC2239 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210791 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.215620°, -86.695759°, corresponding to 36° 12′ 56.23″ N, 86° 41′ 44.73″ 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 NASHVILLE RAD WSIX AM MID MAST — NGS GC2239 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)36.215620, -86.695759
WGS84 (DMS)36° 12′ 56.23″ N, 86° 41′ 44.73″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
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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
NASHVILLE RADIO WSIX AM S MAST — NGS GC2241
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NASHVILLE RADIO WSIX AM N MAST — NGS GC2240
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MADISON SUBURBAN UTIL DIST TK — NGS GC2235 — Nashville, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CORNELIA — NGS GC2228 — Nashville, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6 24 — NGS GC0797 — Nashville, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CORNELIA AZ MK — NGS GC2229 — Nashville, US
3.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is NASHVILLE RAD WSIX AM MID MAST — NGS GC2239?

NASHVILLE RAD WSIX AM MID MAST — NGS GC2239 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210791. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of NASHVILLE RAD WSIX AM MID MAST — NGS GC2239?

The position of NASHVILLE RAD WSIX AM MID MAST — NGS GC2239 in WGS84 is 36.215620°, -86.695759° (decimal), or 36° 12′ 56.23″ N, 86° 41′ 44.73″ 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.