SKYWAY RM 1 — NGS GC0497 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#211245
Latitude
36.234375°
Longitude
-86.757781°
Ortho h
177.21 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Positioned near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.23438° N, 86.75778° W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positional control. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and computed as part of extensive geodetic networks to support large-scale surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The station's location and coordinates provide a stable reference for surveyors conducting boundary surveys, infrastructure development, and geographical information systems work in the region. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the nation's spatial reference systems and for supporting modern surveying practices that depend on established geodetic datums.

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SKYWAY RM 1 — NGS GC0497 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211245 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 177.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.234375°, -86.757781°, corresponding to 36° 14′ 3.75″ N, 86° 45′ 28.01″ 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 SKYWAY RM 1 — NGS GC0497 — 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)36.234375, -86.757781
WGS84 (DMS)36° 14′ 3.75″ N, 86° 45′ 28.01″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation177.21 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
SKYWAY — NGS GC0496 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
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SKYWAY RM 2 — NGS GC0495 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 221 RESET — NGS GC0491 — Nashville, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TAYLOR 2 AZ MK — NGS GC2282 — Nashville, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TAYLOR RESET — NGS GC2281 — Nashville, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALLEN RESET — NGS GC2250 — Nashville, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SKYWAY RM 1 — NGS GC0497 — Nashville, US?

SKYWAY RM 1 — NGS GC0497 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211245 and sits at an elevation of 177.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SKYWAY RM 1 — NGS GC0497 — Nashville, US?

The position of SKYWAY RM 1 — NGS GC0497 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.234375°, -86.757781° (decimal), or 36° 14′ 3.75″ N, 86° 45′ 28.01″ 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.