PC 6 — NGS DG0202 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#8118
Latitude
33.772096°
Longitude
-84.426084°
Ortho h
282.04 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 surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Atlanta, Georgia, at coordinates 33.77210°, -84.42608°, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning in its region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate control for large-scale surveying operations. Their documented positions enable surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to reference their work to a consistent geodetic datum. The verification and maintenance of benchmark records remains important for professionals conducting surveys, construction projects, and spatial analysis. Documentation of such points, including their coordinates and accessibility, supports the continued utility of the NGS network as a foundation for precise geographic information.

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PC 6 — NGS DG0202 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8118 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 282.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.772096°, -84.426084°, corresponding to 33° 46′ 19.55″ N, 84° 25′ 33.90″ 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 6 — NGS DG0202 — 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)33.772096, -84.426084
WGS84 (DMS)33° 46′ 19.55″ N, 84° 25′ 33.90″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation282.04 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
P 246 — NGS DG0697 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MADDOX — NGS DG0200 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PC 7 — NGS DG0203 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 291 — NGS DG0201 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 246 — NGS DG0698 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JEFFERSON — NGS DG0204 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PC 6 — NGS DG0202 — Atlanta, US?

PC 6 — NGS DG0202 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8118 and sits at an elevation of 282.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PC 6 — NGS DG0202 — Atlanta, US?

The position of PC 6 — NGS DG0202 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.772096°, -84.426084° (decimal), or 33° 46′ 19.55″ N, 84° 25′ 33.90″ 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.