PC 4 — NGS DG0197 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#8140
Latitude
33.763374°
Longitude
-84.424511°
Ortho h
288.10 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the foundational geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located near Atlanta, Georgia, this point contributes to regional horizontal control and supports accurate positioning for both historical surveys and contemporary geographic information systems. The coordinates 33.76337°, -84.42451° place it within Georgia's metropolitan area. As a component of NGS's national infrastructure, this benchmark facilitates consistency in surveying work and provides surveyors with verifiable reference positions. Documentation and verification of such control points remain valuable for maintaining geodetic accuracy, ensuring that subsequent surveys and projects can be reliably tied to established datums. Preservation of these records supports continuity in spatial reference systems.

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PC 4 — NGS DG0197 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8140 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 288.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.763374°, -84.424511°, corresponding to 33° 45′ 48.14″ N, 84° 25′ 28.24″ 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 PC 4 — NGS DG0197 — 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)33.763374, -84.424511
WGS84 (DMS)33° 45′ 48.14″ N, 84° 25′ 28.24″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation288.10 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
VENABLE — NGS DG2330 — Atlanta, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 246 — NGS DG0198 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PC 3 — NGS DG0196 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LILES — NGS DG2345 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ELLIOTT — NGS DG0050 — Atlanta, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PC 2 — NGS DG0195 — Atlanta, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PC 4 — NGS DG0197 — Atlanta, US?

PC 4 — NGS DG0197 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8140 and sits at an elevation of 288.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PC 4 — NGS DG0197 — Atlanta, US?

The position of PC 4 — NGS DG0197 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.763374°, -84.424511° (decimal), or 33° 45′ 48.14″ N, 84° 25′ 28.24″ 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.