SMITH 2 — NGS DG0057 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#7941
Latitude
33.800371°
Longitude
-84.405661°
Ortho h
265.85 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used to extend horizontal control networks and support surveying operations at local and regional scales. Located near Atlanta, Georgia, this point contributes to the geodetic infrastructure supporting civil engineering, land surveying, and geographic information system development in the southeastern region. The station's coordinates are referenced to the national datum. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy and ensuring consistency across mapping projects. Surveyors and engineers rely on these stations to establish local control networks and validate survey-grade positioning equipment. Regular inspection and care of benchmark monuments help preserve the integrity of the national geodetic framework.

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SMITH 2 — NGS DG0057 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7941 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 265.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.800371°, -84.405661°, corresponding to 33° 48′ 1.34″ N, 84° 24′ 20.38″ 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 SMITH 2 — NGS DG0057 — 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)33.800371, -84.405661
WGS84 (DMS)33° 48′ 1.34″ N, 84° 24′ 20.38″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation265.85 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
SMITH — NGS DG2332 — Atlanta, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NW 9 — NGS DG0679 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NW 10 — NGS DG0680 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BV 060 47 — NGS DG0682 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NW 8 — NGS DG0678 — Atlanta, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NW 11 — NGS DG0681 — Atlanta, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SMITH 2 — NGS DG0057 — Atlanta, US?

SMITH 2 — NGS DG0057 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7941 and sits at an elevation of 265.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SMITH 2 — NGS DG0057 — Atlanta, US?

The position of SMITH 2 — NGS DG0057 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.800371°, -84.405661° (decimal), or 33° 48′ 1.34″ N, 84° 24′ 20.38″ 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.