SIMS — NGS DG0624 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#7511
Latitude
33.844179°
Longitude
-84.359938°
Ortho h
282.58 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This geodetic benchmark is a triangulation (trig) station within the National Geodetic Survey network, which forms a foundational component of the United States' horizontal control system. Located near Atlanta, Georgia, at coordinates 33.84418° N, 84.35994° W, this point serves as a reference for precise surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout its region. Trig stations of this classification were historically established to create networks of known positions across the country, enabling surveyors to reference their work to a common, accurate datum. Modern surveyors and GIS professionals rely on documented control points to ensure consistency and accuracy in spatial data collection and analysis. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity and supporting contemporary positioning work, particularly as survey technologies advance.

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SIMS — NGS DG0624 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7511 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 282.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.844179°, -84.359938°, corresponding to 33° 50′ 39.04″ N, 84° 21′ 35.78″ 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 SIMS — NGS DG0624 — Atlanta, 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)33.844179, -84.359938
WGS84 (DMS)33° 50′ 39.04″ N, 84° 21′ 35.78″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation282.58 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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N 46 — NGS DG0625 — Atlanta, US
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Frequently asked questions

What is SIMS — NGS DG0624 — Atlanta, US?

SIMS — NGS DG0624 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7511 and sits at an elevation of 282.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SIMS — NGS DG0624 — Atlanta, US?

The position of SIMS — NGS DG0624 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.844179°, -84.359938° (decimal), or 33° 50′ 39.04″ N, 84° 21′ 35.78″ 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.