R 222 — NGS GC0656 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#211175
Latitude
36.151111°
Longitude
-86.783056°
Ortho h
149.94 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.15111°, -86.78306°, this trig point serves as a horizontal reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide precise positional control for large-scale surveying projects. The point's documented location enables surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals to reference their local measurements to the national coordinate system. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining survey accuracy and integrity. Even points with incomplete records, such as this one lacking recorded elevation data, contribute to understanding the historical development of geodetic networks. Professional surveyors should report any observations regarding this point's current condition or accessibility to support ongoing maintenance of the national control network.

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R 222 — NGS GC0656 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211175 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 149.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.151111°, -86.783056°, corresponding to 36° 9′ 4.00″ N, 86° 46′ 59.00″ 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 R 222 — NGS GC0656 — 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)36.151111, -86.783056
WGS84 (DMS)36° 9′ 4.00″ N, 86° 46′ 59.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation149.94 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
Z 302 — NGS GC1968 — Nashville, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6 B 40 — NGS GC0827 — Nashville, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 187 — NGS GC0394 — Nashville, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 8 — NGS GC0440 — Nashville, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 187 — NGS GC0395 — Nashville, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 87 — NGS GC0446 — Nashville, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is R 222 — NGS GC0656 — Nashville, US?

R 222 — NGS GC0656 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211175 and sits at an elevation of 149.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of R 222 — NGS GC0656 — Nashville, US?

The position of R 222 — NGS GC0656 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.151111°, -86.783056° (decimal), or 36° 9′ 4.00″ N, 86° 46′ 59.00″ 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.