P 247 — NGS DG1007 — Cobb County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7587
Latitude
33.866667°
Longitude
-84.593889°
Ortho h
339.79 m
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 mapping and surveying across the United States. Located in Cobb County, Georgia, at coordinates 33.86667° N, 84.59389° W, this trig point serves as a reference for local and regional survey work. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide precise horizontal control through intersecting sight lines between elevated or conspicuous locations. Such points remain valuable for verifying modern survey networks, validating GPS observations, and maintaining continuity with legacy survey data. Documentation and recovery of benchmark monuments like this support the integrity of cadastral surveys, infrastructure projects, and scientific studies requiring stable geodetic references. Surveyors and geodetic professionals should verify physical condition and accessibility when utilizing historical control points in their work.

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P 247 — NGS DG1007 — Cobb County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7587 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 339.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.866667°, -84.593889°, corresponding to 33° 52′ 0.00″ N, 84° 35′ 38.00″ 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 247 — NGS DG1007 — Cobb County, 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)33.866667, -84.593889
WGS84 (DMS)33° 52′ 0.00″ N, 84° 35′ 38.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation339.79 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 247 — NGS DG1006 — Cobb County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MABLETON ATT MICROWAVE — NGS DG3205 — Cobb County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 247 — NGS DG1005 — Mableton, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MABLETON COBB CO STANDPIPE — NGS DG3199 — Cobb County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WEEKS — NGS DG3198 — Cobb County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
XR 4 — NGS DG1009 — Mableton, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is P 247 — NGS DG1007 — Cobb County, US?

P 247 — NGS DG1007 — Cobb County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7587 and sits at an elevation of 339.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of P 247 — NGS DG1007 — Cobb County, US?

The position of P 247 — NGS DG1007 — Cobb County, US in WGS84 is 33.866667°, -84.593889° (decimal), or 33° 52′ 0.00″ N, 84° 35′ 38.00″ 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.