SPRING 3 — NGS DG3679 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#7879
Latitude
33.782137°
Longitude
-84.389319°
Ortho h
298.10 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Atlanta, Georgia at coordinates 33.78214°, -84.38932°, this trig point serves as a fundamental control station for horizontal positioning. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and connected to form networks enabling accurate distance and angle measurements across broad geographic areas. The NGS network provides essential horizontal datum information that surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals reference for local and regional projects. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic infrastructure. Precise location records ensure these reference points continue to support accurate surveying work and spatial data collection in their respective areas.

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SPRING 3 — NGS DG3679 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7879 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 298.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.782137°, -84.389319°, corresponding to 33° 46′ 55.69″ N, 84° 23′ 21.55″ 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 SPRING 3 — NGS DG3679 — 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)33.782137, -84.389319
WGS84 (DMS)33° 46′ 55.69″ N, 84° 23′ 21.55″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation298.10 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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HOME — NGS DG2348 — Atlanta, US
0.1 km away · US
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ATLANTA TV STA WTCG TOWER — NGS DG2795
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 15 — NGS DG0592 — Atlanta, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 14A — NGS DG0591 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 16 — NGS DG0593 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 14 — NGS DG0590 — Atlanta, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SPRING 3 — NGS DG3679 — Atlanta, US?

SPRING 3 — NGS DG3679 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7879 and sits at an elevation of 298.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SPRING 3 — NGS DG3679 — Atlanta, US?

The position of SPRING 3 — NGS DG3679 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.782137°, -84.389319° (decimal), or 33° 46′ 55.69″ N, 84° 23′ 21.55″ 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.