NASHVILLE RADIO STA WLAC MAST — NGS GC2344

USNGStrigunknown#211287
Latitude
36.271275°
Longitude
-86.757848°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Situated near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.27128°N, 86.75785°W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for regional and local surveys. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided primary horizontal control by establishing precise positions through intervisible networks of elevated points. Modern surveyors and engineers rely on such benchmarks for boundary determination, infrastructure development, and geographic information system applications. Documentation and periodic verification of these control points remain essential for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the national spatial reference system, ensuring consistency in survey work across jurisdictional boundaries and supporting both public and private surveying activities in the region.

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NASHVILLE RADIO STA WLAC MAST — NGS GC2344 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211287 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.271275°, -86.757848°, corresponding to 36° 16′ 16.59″ N, 86° 45′ 28.25″ 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 RADIO STA WLAC MAST — NGS GC2344 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)36.271275, -86.757848
WGS84 (DMS)36° 16′ 16.59″ N, 86° 45′ 28.25″ 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
HICKORY RM 1 — NGS GC0504 — Nashville, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HICKORY RM 2 — NGS GC0502 — Nashville, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HICKORY — NGS GC0503 — Nashville, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I24 5 A — NGS GC0892 — Nashville, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HICKORY AZ MK — NGS GC0501 — Nashville, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I25 5 B — NGS GC0891 — Nashville, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is NASHVILLE RADIO STA WLAC MAST — NGS GC2344?

NASHVILLE RADIO STA WLAC MAST — NGS GC2344 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211287. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of NASHVILLE RADIO STA WLAC MAST — NGS GC2344?

The position of NASHVILLE RADIO STA WLAC MAST — NGS GC2344 in WGS84 is 36.271275°, -86.757848° (decimal), or 36° 16′ 16.59″ N, 86° 45′ 28.25″ 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.