U 186 — NGS GC0427 — Smyrna, US

USNGStrigunknown#210780
Latitude
36.007500°
Longitude
-86.508417°
Ortho h
157.76 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of horizontal control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Trigonometric stations serve as precise reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located near Smyrna, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.00750°, -86.50842°, this benchmark contributes to regional survey control in the Cumberland River valley area. As part of the NGS network, this point maintains positional accuracy essential for cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and geospatial analysis. Verification and documentation of such control points remain critical for surveyors and engineers who depend on established geodetic references for professional work. Maintaining an accurate registry of these monuments ensures the integrity of the nation's surveying framework and supports reliable spatial reference systems for both public and private sector applications.

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U 186 — NGS GC0427 — Smyrna, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210780 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 157.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.007500°, -86.508417°, corresponding to 36° 0′ 27.00″ N, 86° 30′ 30.30″ 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 U 186 — NGS GC0427 — Smyrna, 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)36.007500, -86.508417
WGS84 (DMS)36° 0′ 27.00″ N, 86° 30′ 30.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation157.76 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
SEWART AIR FORCE BASE TANK — NGS GC2213 — Smyrna, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AP STA B M81 — NGS AA4379 — Smyrna, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SEWART — NGS GC2214 — Smyrna, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 186 — NGS GC0425 — La Vergne, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 186 — NGS GC0424 — La Vergne, US
4.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 186 — NGS GC0423 — La Vergne, US
5.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is U 186 — NGS GC0427 — Smyrna, US?

U 186 — NGS GC0427 — Smyrna, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210780 and sits at an elevation of 157.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of U 186 — NGS GC0427 — Smyrna, US?

The position of U 186 — NGS GC0427 — Smyrna, US in WGS84 is 36.007500°, -86.508417° (decimal), or 36° 0′ 27.00″ N, 86° 30′ 30.30″ 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.