NOLEN — NGS GC2226 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#211000
Latitude
36.101685°
Longitude
-86.744261°
Ortho h
209.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station within the National Geodetic Survey network, a foundational component of the United States' official geodetic infrastructure. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.10168°, -86.74426°, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal control surveys and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create a framework of precisely positioned points used for accurate surveying and cartographic work. Such points remain valuable for verifying contemporary survey data, monitoring crustal deformation, and maintaining consistency in large-scale mapping projects. The benchmark's continued documentation and accessibility support surveyors, engineers, and researchers who depend on reliable positional references. Regular verification and archival of these control points preserves the integrity of the geodetic network and ensures the accuracy of surveys conducted in the Nashville area and surrounding regions.

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NOLEN — NGS GC2226 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211000 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 209.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.101685°, -86.744261°, corresponding to 36° 6′ 6.06″ N, 86° 44′ 39.34″ 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 NOLEN — NGS GC2226 — 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)36.101685, -86.744261
WGS84 (DMS)36° 6′ 6.06″ N, 86° 44′ 39.34″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation209.00 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
SE OF NASHVILLE LARGE TANK — NGS GC2221
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NASHVILLE WOODBINE MUN TANK — NGS GC2220
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 223 — NGS GC0669 — Nashville, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 223 — NGS GC0668 — Nashville, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RADNOR RM 1 — NGS GC0634 — Nashville, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RADNOR — NGS GC0633 — Nashville, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is NOLEN — NGS GC2226 — Nashville, US?

NOLEN — NGS GC2226 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211000 and sits at an elevation of 209.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of NOLEN — NGS GC2226 — Nashville, US?

The position of NOLEN — NGS GC2226 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.101685°, -86.744261° (decimal), or 36° 6′ 6.06″ N, 86° 44′ 39.34″ 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.