SOMERSET — NGS DG0270 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#7984
Latitude
33.773709°
Longitude
-84.362700°
Ortho h
284.42 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Located near Atlanta, Georgia at coordinates 33.77371° N, 84.36270° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise horizontal control through intervisible networks of elevated observation points. Such benchmarks remain valuable for validating modern survey work, GPS observations, and spatial data accuracy. The station's position within Georgia's surveying infrastructure supports both public and private surveying projects requiring reliable geodetic reference. Verification and documentation of existing control points like this one ensures the integrity of the national coordinate system and facilitates seamless integration of contemporary surveys with historical geodetic work. Surveyors and GIS professionals rely on such monuments for establishing accurate baselines and confirming positional data quality in the Atlanta area and surrounding regions.

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SOMERSET — NGS DG0270 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7984 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 284.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.773709°, -84.362700°, corresponding to 33° 46′ 25.35″ N, 84° 21′ 45.72″ 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 SOMERSET — NGS DG0270 — 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)33.773709, -84.362700
WGS84 (DMS)33° 46′ 25.35″ N, 84° 21′ 45.72″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation284.42 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
ATLANTA SEARS STORE FLAG POLE — NGS DG2763
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SEARS — NGS DG0269 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LINWOOD 2 — NGS DG0272 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ST CHARLES — NGS DG0287 — Atlanta, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAN AM — NGS DG0268 — Atlanta, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SEAL — NGS DG0288 — Atlanta, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SOMERSET — NGS DG0270 — Atlanta, US?

SOMERSET — NGS DG0270 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7984 and sits at an elevation of 284.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SOMERSET — NGS DG0270 — Atlanta, US?

The position of SOMERSET — NGS DG0270 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.773709°, -84.362700° (decimal), or 33° 46′ 25.35″ N, 84° 21′ 45.72″ 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.