TAYLOR 2 — NGS GC2243 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#211255
Latitude
36.245142°
Longitude
-86.745226°
Ortho h
219.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control points for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.24514° N, 86.74523° W, this trig point serves as a reference marker for horizontal positioning and geodetic control. Trig stations of this type traditionally support land surveying, engineering projects, and cartographic activities by providing accurate positional data tied to the national datum. The point's location within the Middle Tennessee region makes it valuable for regional surveying applications and infrastructure development. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining geodetic accuracy across generations of surveying work. Professionals conducting surveys in this area may utilize this station as a reference for establishing local control networks. Current condition assessment and coordinate confirmation through field verification are recommended for active use.

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TAYLOR 2 — NGS GC2243 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211255 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 219.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.245142°, -86.745226°, corresponding to 36° 14′ 42.51″ N, 86° 44′ 42.81″ 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 TAYLOR 2 — NGS GC2243 — 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)36.245142, -86.745226
WGS84 (DMS)36° 14′ 42.51″ N, 86° 44′ 42.81″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation219.90 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
TAYLOR 2 AZ MK — NGS GC2282 — Nashville, US
0.8 km away · US
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TAYLOR RESET — NGS GC2281 — Nashville, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 222 RESET — NGS GC0500 — Nashville, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SKYWAY RM 2 — NGS GC0495 — Nashville, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SKYWAY — NGS GC0496 — Nashville, US
1.6 km away · US
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SKYWAY RM 1 — NGS GC0497 — Nashville, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TAYLOR 2 — NGS GC2243 — Nashville, US?

TAYLOR 2 — NGS GC2243 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211255 and sits at an elevation of 219.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TAYLOR 2 — NGS GC2243 — Nashville, US?

The position of TAYLOR 2 — NGS GC2243 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.245142°, -86.745226° (decimal), or 36° 14′ 42.51″ N, 86° 44′ 42.81″ 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.