P 227 — NGS GC0730 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#210972
Latitude
36.075000°
Longitude
-86.693056°
Ortho h
178.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric 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. Trigonometric stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used to support large-scale surveying projects, mapping initiatives, and engineering works requiring accurate horizontal positioning. Located in the Nashville, Tennessee area, this station's coordinates of 36.07500° North latitude and 86.69306° West longitude provide a documented reference for surveyors and geospatial professionals conducting work in the region. While elevation data is not recorded in this registry entry, the horizontal coordinate information remains valuable for verification and incorporation into contemporary survey networks and GIS applications. Locating, documenting, and maintaining the integrity of NGS control stations supports the continuity of the nation's surveying infrastructure and enables surveyors to tie their work to the national datum.

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P 227 — NGS GC0730 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210972 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 178.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.075000°, -86.693056°, corresponding to 36° 4′ 30.00″ N, 86° 41′ 35.00″ 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 P 227 — NGS GC0730 — 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)36.075000, -86.693056
WGS84 (DMS)36° 4′ 30.00″ N, 86° 41′ 35.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation178.60 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
Q 227 — NGS GC0729 — Nashville, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 187 — NGS GC0410 — Nashville, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILL RM 2 — NGS GC0731 — Nashville, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILL — NGS GC0732 — Nashville, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILL RM 1 — NGS GC0733 — Nashville, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 187 — NGS GC0409 — Nashville, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is P 227 — NGS GC0730 — Nashville, US?

P 227 — NGS GC0730 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210972 and sits at an elevation of 178.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of P 227 — NGS GC0730 — Nashville, US?

The position of P 227 — NGS GC0730 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.075000°, -86.693056° (decimal), or 36° 4′ 30.00″ N, 86° 41′ 35.00″ 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.