STATE 2 — NGS DG0277 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#7871
Latitude
33.781424°
Longitude
-84.399050°
Ortho h
281.41 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points establishing the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Atlanta, Georgia at coordinates 33.78142°N, 84.39905°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal control in the region. Triangulation stations like this one were historically essential for large-scale surveying operations, providing known positions from which surveyors could extend measurements across areas of interest. The NGS network continues to support mapping, engineering projects, and property surveys that depend on accurate coordinate references. Proper documentation and verification of such benchmarks remains valuable for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity. Field professionals conducting surveys in this area may reference this point to establish or verify their own measurements, making the continued accessibility and accuracy of such stations important for regional surveying work.

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STATE 2 — NGS DG0277 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7871 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 281.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.781424°, -84.399050°, corresponding to 33° 46′ 53.12″ N, 84° 23′ 56.58″ 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 STATE 2 — NGS DG0277 — 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)33.781424, -84.399050
WGS84 (DMS)33° 46′ 53.12″ N, 84° 23′ 56.58″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation281.41 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
HEMPHILL — NGS DG0278 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOWLER 2 — NGS DG0275 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SOLAR POINT 1979 — NGS DG2797 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M J FLYNN — NGS DG2798 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DAHLONEGA HUB — NGS DG2791 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DAHLONEGA GA TECH — NGS DG2790 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is STATE 2 — NGS DG0277 — Atlanta, US?

STATE 2 — NGS DG0277 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7871 and sits at an elevation of 281.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of STATE 2 — NGS DG0277 — Atlanta, US?

The position of STATE 2 — NGS DG0277 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.781424°, -84.399050° (decimal), or 33° 46′ 53.12″ N, 84° 23′ 56.58″ 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.