PALISADES — NGS DG0257 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#7700
Latitude
33.806676°
Longitude
-84.394165°
Ortho h
281.31 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which maintains the geodetic foundation for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Positioned near Atlanta, Georgia, at coordinates 33.80668° N, 84.39417° W, this trig point serves as a control station for horizontal positioning work. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided accurate reference positions for surveyors conducting boundary surveys, engineering projects, and topographic mapping. As a fixed monument with established coordinates, this benchmark contributes to the overall accuracy and consistency of the national geodetic reference frame. The documented location of such control points remains valuable for professionals undertaking surveys in the region. Verification and maintenance of these monuments ensure their continued utility for cadastral work and infrastructure development. Surveyors and engineers benefit from access to reliable, established reference positions integrated into Georgia's surveying infrastructure.

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PALISADES — NGS DG0257 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7700 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 281.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.806676°, -84.394165°, corresponding to 33° 48′ 24.03″ N, 84° 23′ 38.99″ 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 PALISADES — NGS DG0257 — 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)33.806676, -84.394165
WGS84 (DMS)33° 48′ 24.03″ N, 84° 23′ 38.99″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation281.31 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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L 388 — NGS DG2499 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
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COLLINS — NGS DG0256 — Atlanta, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NW 5 — NGS DG0675 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COLLIER — NGS DG2333 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DEERLAND RESET — NGS DG2787 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
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NW 4 — NGS DG0674 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PALISADES — NGS DG0257 — Atlanta, US?

PALISADES — NGS DG0257 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7700 and sits at an elevation of 281.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PALISADES — NGS DG0257 — Atlanta, US?

The position of PALISADES — NGS DG0257 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.806676°, -84.394165° (decimal), or 33° 48′ 24.03″ N, 84° 23′ 38.99″ 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.