NW 8 — NGS DG0678 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#7952
Latitude
33.800921°
Longitude
-84.399350°
Ortho h
252.95 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the precise horizontal geodetic framework across the United States. Located near Atlanta, Georgia, at coordinates 33.80092°N, 84.39935°W, this trig point serves as a monumented reference for surveying and mapping activities in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and incorporated into the NGS network to provide accurately positioned horizontal control for subsequent surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The point's location within the Atlanta metropolitan area makes it valuable for local surveyors and engineering professionals requiring reliable geodetic references. Verification and documentation of such control points remain important for maintaining survey integrity and establishing consistency across projects. Modern surveying professionals depend on the continued accessibility and accuracy of these established stations for calibration and quality assurance in their work.

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NW 8 — NGS DG0678 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7952 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 252.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.800921°, -84.399350°, corresponding to 33° 48′ 3.32″ N, 84° 23′ 57.66″ 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 NW 8 — NGS DG0678 — Atlanta, 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)33.800921, -84.399350
WGS84 (DMS)33° 48′ 3.32″ N, 84° 23′ 57.66″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation252.95 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:

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NW 6 — NGS DG0676 — Atlanta, US
0.4 km away · US
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NW 9 — NGS DG0679 — Atlanta, US
0.4 km away · US
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NW 5 — NGS DG0675 — Atlanta, US
0.6 km away · US
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SMITH — NGS DG2332 — Atlanta, US
0.6 km away · US
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SMITH 2 — NGS DG0057 — Atlanta, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is NW 8 — NGS DG0678 — Atlanta, US?

NW 8 — NGS DG0678 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7952 and sits at an elevation of 252.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of NW 8 — NGS DG0678 — Atlanta, US?

The position of NW 8 — NGS DG0678 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.800921°, -84.399350° (decimal), or 33° 48′ 3.32″ N, 84° 23′ 57.66″ 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.