SUNSET — NGS DG0048 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#8269
Latitude
33.763393°
Longitude
-84.410081°
Ortho h
290.04 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Triangulation points like this serve as control stations for mapping, surveying, and coordinate reference purposes across regional and national scales. Located near Atlanta, Georgia, at coordinates 33.76339°N, 84.41008°W, this benchmark contributes to the horizontal control network essential for accurate surveying work throughout the Southeast. Such stations were historically established through precise angular measurements between intervisible points, creating networks of known positions from which surveyors could reference their work. Verification and documentation of existing geodetic control points remain important for the surveying community, particularly as modern positioning technologies complement classical networks. Recording the location and accessibility of these reference stations ensures continuity of surveying practice and supports quality assurance in professional surveying operations.

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SUNSET — NGS DG0048 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8269 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 290.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.763393°, -84.410081°, corresponding to 33° 45′ 48.22″ N, 84° 24′ 36.29″ 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 SUNSET — NGS DG0048 — 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)33.763393, -84.410081
WGS84 (DMS)33° 45′ 48.22″ N, 84° 24′ 36.29″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation290.04 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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HAYNES RESET — NGS DG0046 — Atlanta, US
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ELLIOTT — NGS DG0050 — Atlanta, US
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Frequently asked questions

What is SUNSET — NGS DG0048 — Atlanta, US?

SUNSET — NGS DG0048 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8269 and sits at an elevation of 290.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SUNSET — NGS DG0048 — Atlanta, US?

The position of SUNSET — NGS DG0048 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.763393°, -84.410081° (decimal), or 33° 45′ 48.22″ N, 84° 24′ 36.29″ 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.