T 187 — NGS GC0399 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#210865
Latitude
36.132222°
Longitude
-86.750000°
Ortho h
152.22 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station within the National Geodetic Survey network, a primary component of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Nashville, Tennessee at coordinates 36.13222° N, 86.75000° W, the point serves as a control station for horizontal positioning and survey work across the region. Triangulation stations function as fundamental reference points for mapping, boundary determination, and large-scale surveying projects. This station's established position allows surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate measurements and maintain consistency in localized coordinate systems. Documentation and verification of such benchmark locations remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national control network. Surveyors rely on these fixed reference points to establish ground-truth data for infrastructure projects, property delineation, and geodetic monitoring. Regular confirmation of station stability and accessibility ensures continued utility for professional surveying activities throughout the Nashville area and surrounding regions.

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T 187 — NGS GC0399 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210865 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 152.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.132222°, -86.750000°, corresponding to 36° 7′ 56.00″ N, 86° 45′ 0.00″ 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 T 187 — NGS GC0399 — 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)36.132222, -86.750000
WGS84 (DMS)36° 7′ 56.00″ N, 86° 45′ 0.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation152.22 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
NASHVILLE FERRO CORP STACK — NGS GC2263
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 226 — NGS GC0684 — Nashville, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 222 — NGS GC0635 — Nashville, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RADNOR RM 2 — NGS GC0632 — Nashville, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RADNOR — NGS GC0633 — Nashville, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 187 — NGS GC0397 — Nashville, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is T 187 — NGS GC0399 — Nashville, US?

T 187 — NGS GC0399 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210865 and sits at an elevation of 152.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of T 187 — NGS GC0399 — Nashville, US?

The position of T 187 — NGS GC0399 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.132222°, -86.750000° (decimal), or 36° 7′ 56.00″ N, 86° 45′ 0.00″ 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.