SHELBY — NGS GC0479 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#211517
Latitude
36.169088°
Longitude
-86.764275°
Ortho h
142.57 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Trig points serve as survey monuments that define precise horizontal positions for mapping, engineering projects, and subsequent surveying operations. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.16909°, -86.76427°, this point contributes to regional control networks across Tennessee and surrounding areas. As a reference station, it provides essential ground truth for surveyors conducting boundary determinations, construction layout, and geographic information system work. The horizontal coordinates define its position within the national datum framework. Documentation and verification of such control points remain critical for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity and ensuring consistency in surveying practice across multiple projects and decades of use.

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SHELBY — NGS GC0479 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211517 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 142.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.169088°, -86.764275°, corresponding to 36° 10′ 8.72″ N, 86° 45′ 51.39″ 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 SHELBY — NGS GC0479 — 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)36.169088, -86.764275
WGS84 (DMS)36° 10′ 8.72″ N, 86° 45′ 51.39″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation142.57 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
SHELBY RM 1 — NGS GC0478 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHELBY RM 2 — NGS GC0480 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6 27 — NGS GC0809 — Nashville, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6 26 RESET — NGS GC0808 — Nashville, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NASHVILLE RADIO STA WSOK MAST — NGS GC2274
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MARKS RM 2 — NGS GC0481 — Nashville, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SHELBY — NGS GC0479 — Nashville, US?

SHELBY — NGS GC0479 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211517 and sits at an elevation of 142.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SHELBY — NGS GC0479 — Nashville, US?

The position of SHELBY — NGS GC0479 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.169088°, -86.764275° (decimal), or 36° 10′ 8.72″ N, 86° 45′ 51.39″ 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.