SEWART AIR FORCE BASE TANK — NGS GC2213 — Smyrna, US

USNGStrigunknown#210779
Latitude
36.007460°
Longitude
-86.507545°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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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 Smyrna, Tennessee at coordinates 36.00746°, -86.50754°, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal positioning and angular measurements in geodetic work. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate control for survey networks across regions, enabling surveyors and engineers to reference their work to a consistent national datum. The point's continued documentation and verification ensure its utility for modern surveying operations, GPS verification work, and historical datum comparisons. Accurate location and accessibility information for such benchmarks remains essential for land surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals conducting work in the Nashville metropolitan area and surrounding regions.

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SEWART AIR FORCE BASE TANK — NGS GC2213 — Smyrna, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210779 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.007460°, -86.507545°, corresponding to 36° 0′ 26.85″ N, 86° 30′ 27.16″ 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 SEWART AIR FORCE BASE TANK — NGS GC2213 — Smyrna, 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)36.007460, -86.507545
WGS84 (DMS)36° 0′ 26.85″ N, 86° 30′ 27.16″ 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:

US NGS · triangulation station
U 186 — NGS GC0427 — Smyrna, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AP STA B M81 — NGS AA4379 — Smyrna, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SEWART — NGS GC2214 — Smyrna, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 186 — NGS GC0425 — La Vergne, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 186 — NGS GC0424 — La Vergne, US
4.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 186 — NGS GC0423 — La Vergne, US
5.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SEWART AIR FORCE BASE TANK — NGS GC2213 — Smyrna, US?

SEWART AIR FORCE BASE TANK — NGS GC2213 — Smyrna, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210779. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SEWART AIR FORCE BASE TANK — NGS GC2213 — Smyrna, US?

The position of SEWART AIR FORCE BASE TANK — NGS GC2213 — Smyrna, US in WGS84 is 36.007460°, -86.507545° (decimal), or 36° 0′ 26.85″ N, 86° 30′ 27.16″ 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.