SE OF NASHVILLE LARGE TANK — NGS GC2221

USNGStrigunknown#211002
Latitude
36.101696°
Longitude
-86.744524°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. As a trig point, this benchmark served as a control station for triangulation surveys, providing precise horizontal positioning data essential for large-scale geodetic operations. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.10170°, -86.74452°, this point contributes to regional and national spatial reference systems. Trig stations of this type historically formed the backbone of surveying networks before modern satellite positioning systems, and many remain valuable for verification of contemporary measurements and for understanding historical survey methodologies. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks preserve geodetic infrastructure integrity and support quality assurance in surveying practices. Their continued recognition in professional registries ensures accessibility for surveyors, engineers, and researchers requiring accurate horizontal control references in the Nashville area.

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SE OF NASHVILLE LARGE TANK — NGS GC2221 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211002 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.101696°, -86.744524°, corresponding to 36° 6′ 6.10″ N, 86° 44′ 40.29″ 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 SE OF NASHVILLE LARGE TANK — NGS GC2221 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)36.101696, -86.744524
WGS84 (DMS)36° 6′ 6.10″ N, 86° 44′ 40.29″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
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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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NOLEN — NGS GC2226 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
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E 223 — NGS GC0669 — Nashville, US
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D 223 — NGS GC0668 — Nashville, US
1.8 km away · US
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RADNOR RM 1 — NGS GC0634 — Nashville, US
2.2 km away · US
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RADNOR — NGS GC0633 — Nashville, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SE OF NASHVILLE LARGE TANK — NGS GC2221?

SE OF NASHVILLE LARGE TANK — NGS GC2221 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211002. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SE OF NASHVILLE LARGE TANK — NGS GC2221?

The position of SE OF NASHVILLE LARGE TANK — NGS GC2221 in WGS84 is 36.101696°, -86.744524° (decimal), or 36° 6′ 6.10″ N, 86° 44′ 40.29″ 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.