SOLAR POINT 1979 — NGS DG2797 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#8287
Latitude
33.776941°
Longitude
-84.400719°
Ortho h
295.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station within the NGS national geodetic network, located near Atlanta, Georgia at coordinates 33.77694°N, 84.40072°W. As a trig point, this benchmark serves as a control station for horizontal positioning and triangulation surveys, establishing foundational reference data across the United States. Such stations are essential components of the National Spatial Reference System, providing surveyors, engineers, and cartographers with reliable datum points for local and regional projects. The documented coordinates enable practitioners to verify, recover, and integrate this point into modern survey networks. Elevation data for this station has not been recorded in available records. Maintenance and periodic verification of such benchmarks remain valuable for ensuring the integrity and continued utility of the geodetic infrastructure supporting infrastructure development, boundary surveys, and mapping activities throughout the country.

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SOLAR POINT 1979 — NGS DG2797 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8287 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 295.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.776941°, -84.400719°, corresponding to 33° 46′ 36.99″ N, 84° 24′ 2.59″ 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 SOLAR POINT 1979 — NGS DG2797 — 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)33.776941, -84.400719
WGS84 (DMS)33° 46′ 36.99″ N, 84° 24′ 2.59″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation295.00 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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M J FLYNN — NGS DG2798 — Atlanta, US
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DAHLONEGA GA TECH — NGS DG2790 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DAHLONEGA HUB — NGS DG2791 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STATE 2 — NGS DG0277 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BLACK — NGS DG0324 — Atlanta, US
0.6 km away · US
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HEMPHILL — NGS DG0278 — Atlanta, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SOLAR POINT 1979 — NGS DG2797 — Atlanta, US?

SOLAR POINT 1979 — NGS DG2797 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8287 and sits at an elevation of 295.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SOLAR POINT 1979 — NGS DG2797 — Atlanta, US?

The position of SOLAR POINT 1979 — NGS DG2797 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.776941°, -84.400719° (decimal), or 33° 46′ 36.99″ N, 84° 24′ 2.59″ 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.