TODD — NGS GC2246 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#210804
Latitude
36.175210°
Longitude
-86.668986°
Ortho h
239.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's legacy network, which forms a foundational component of the United States' geodetic control infrastructure. Trigonometric stations of this type were established to provide precise horizontal control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.17521°, -86.66899°, this benchmark serves as a reference point for regional surveys and spatial data collection. Triangulation stations were historically critical before the advent of satellite-based positioning systems, as they enabled surveyors to establish accurate distances and directions through line-of-sight observations. Documentation and verification of such control points remain valuable for surveying professionals, as they provide continuity with historical surveys and offer independent validation for modern positioning work. Maintaining records of these monuments ensures their availability for reference and recovery in the field.

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TODD — NGS GC2246 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210804 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 239.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.175210°, -86.668986°, corresponding to 36° 10′ 30.76″ N, 86° 40′ 8.35″ 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 TODD — NGS GC2246 — 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)36.175210, -86.668986
WGS84 (DMS)36° 10′ 30.76″ N, 86° 40′ 8.35″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation239.50 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
2403 — NGS GC2245 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DONELSON TVA MICROWAVE MAST — NGS GC2233 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 85 — NGS GC0361 — Nashville, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DONELSON FIRST BAP CH SPIRE — NGS GC2232 — Nashville, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 85 — NGS GC0362 — Nashville, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DONELSON CLOVER BOTTOM HOME TK — NGS GC2231 — Nashville, US
2.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TODD — NGS GC2246 — Nashville, US?

TODD — NGS GC2246 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210804 and sits at an elevation of 239.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TODD — NGS GC2246 — Nashville, US?

The position of TODD — NGS GC2246 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.175210°, -86.668986° (decimal), or 36° 10′ 30.76″ N, 86° 40′ 8.35″ 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.