SHWAB RM 2 — NGS GC0485 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#211604
Latitude
36.199167°
Longitude
-86.774161°
Ortho h
178.34 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that establish the geometric foundation for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in the Nashville, Tennessee region at coordinates 36.19917°N, 86.77416°W, this trig point serves as a control station for horizontal positioning in middle Tennessee. Triangulation stations of this classification were historically observed and monumented to provide surveyors, engineers, and cartographers with precise control for their local work. The point's continued documentation and verification remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of regional survey networks and supporting modern positioning applications. Professionals conducting surveys or geodetic work in this area should consult the full NGS database record for complete monumentation details, condition assessments, and any access restrictions that may apply to the site.

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SHWAB RM 2 — NGS GC0485 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211604 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 178.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.199167°, -86.774161°, corresponding to 36° 11′ 57.00″ N, 86° 46′ 26.98″ 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 SHWAB RM 2 — NGS GC0485 — 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)36.199167, -86.774161
WGS84 (DMS)36° 11′ 57.00″ N, 86° 46′ 26.98″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation178.34 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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0.0 km away · US
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J 222 — NGS GC0488 — Nashville, US
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Frequently asked questions

What is SHWAB RM 2 — NGS GC0485 — Nashville, US?

SHWAB RM 2 — NGS GC0485 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211604 and sits at an elevation of 178.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SHWAB RM 2 — NGS GC0485 — Nashville, US?

The position of SHWAB RM 2 — NGS GC0485 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.199167°, -86.774161° (decimal), or 36° 11′ 57.00″ N, 86° 46′ 26.98″ 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.