SORGUM RM 2 — NGS GC0727 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#210985
Latitude
36.087811°
Longitude
-86.705803°
Ortho h
189.46 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig points serve as horizontal control stations, providing precise positional references essential for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.08781°N, 86.70580°W, this benchmark contributes to regional survey networks and cadastral work throughout middle Tennessee. Triangulation stations like this monument were historically observed and computed to create interconnected networks of known positions. Contemporary surveyors rely on such established control points to validate modern positioning methods, including GNSS observations. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining geodetic infrastructure continuity, reducing survey costs, and ensuring spatial data consistency across projects. Surveyors should confirm the mark's physical condition and accessibility before use.

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SORGUM RM 2 — NGS GC0727 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210985 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 189.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.087811°, -86.705803°, corresponding to 36° 5′ 16.12″ N, 86° 42′ 20.89″ 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 SORGUM RM 2 — NGS GC0727 — 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)36.087811, -86.705803
WGS84 (DMS)36° 5′ 16.12″ N, 86° 42′ 20.89″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation189.46 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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SORGUM — NGS GC0726 — Nashville, US
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SORGUM RM 1 — NGS GC0728 — Nashville, US
0.1 km away · US
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Q 227 — NGS GC0729 — Nashville, US
0.7 km away · US
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J 187 — NGS GC0723 — Nashville, US
1.1 km away · US
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R 227 — NGS GC0725 — Nashville, US
1.1 km away · US
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J 187 RESET — NGS GC0724 — Nashville, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SORGUM RM 2 — NGS GC0727 — Nashville, US?

SORGUM RM 2 — NGS GC0727 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210985 and sits at an elevation of 189.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SORGUM RM 2 — NGS GC0727 — Nashville, US?

The position of SORGUM RM 2 — NGS GC0727 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.087811°, -86.705803° (decimal), or 36° 5′ 16.12″ N, 86° 42′ 20.89″ 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.