R 226 — NGS GC0688 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#210900
Latitude
36.143056°
Longitude
-86.721111°
Ortho h
156.88 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. As a trig point, this benchmark serves as a precisely located reference station used in horizontal control surveys and triangulation networks. Located near Nashville, Tennessee at coordinates 36.14306°N, 86.72111°W, the station contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure supporting construction, engineering, and cartographic projects. Trig stations of this type are typically monumented with durable markers and established through rigorous measurement procedures. The documented position enables surveyors and engineers to reference their local work to the national coordinate system. Verification and periodic reoccupation of such control points ensures the integrity and reliability of the geodetic network. Accurate documentation of these reference stations remains essential for professional surveying practice and long-term spatial data consistency.

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R 226 — NGS GC0688 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210900 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 156.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.143056°, -86.721111°, corresponding to 36° 8′ 35.00″ N, 86° 43′ 16.00″ 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 226 — NGS GC0688 — 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)36.143056, -86.721111
WGS84 (DMS)36° 8′ 35.00″ N, 86° 43′ 16.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation156.88 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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MURF — NGS GC0686 — Nashville, US
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NASHVILLE COOP CORS ARP — NGS DG9288
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ZENO — NGS GC0640 — Nashville, US
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ZENO RM 2 — NGS GC0639 — Nashville, US
1.7 km away · US
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ZENO RM 1 — NGS GC0641 — Nashville, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is R 226 — NGS GC0688 — Nashville, US?

R 226 — NGS GC0688 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210900 and sits at an elevation of 156.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of R 226 — NGS GC0688 — Nashville, US?

The position of R 226 — NGS GC0688 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.143056°, -86.721111° (decimal), or 36° 8′ 35.00″ N, 86° 43′ 16.00″ 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.