U 223 — NGS GC0666 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#211210
Latitude
36.134444°
Longitude
-86.773611°
Ortho h
150.22 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which maintains the primary geodetic framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. As a trig point, this benchmark served to establish precise horizontal control for regional surveys and was typically established through triangulation methods during network development. Located near Nashville, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.13444° N, 86.77361° W, this station occupies a position within the Cumberland Plateau region. Trig stations of this type functioned as monumented reference points for surveyors and cartographers conducting detailed work across the area. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain valuable for modern surveying practitioners. These points provide historical geodetic reference data and can support quality assurance in contemporary surveys. The NGS benchmark registry preserves records of these control points, enabling professionals to access established coordinates for comparative and verification purposes in their work.

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U 223 — NGS GC0666 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211210 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 150.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.134444°, -86.773611°, corresponding to 36° 8′ 4.00″ N, 86° 46′ 25.00″ 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 U 223 — NGS GC0666 — 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)36.134444, -86.773611
WGS84 (DMS)36° 8′ 4.00″ N, 86° 46′ 25.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation150.22 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
N 222 — NGS GC0652 — Nashville, US
0.2 km away · US
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6 B 39 — NGS GC0826 — Nashville, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 302 — NGS GC1967 — Nashville, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WATER — NGS GC2287 — Nashville, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BERRY RM 2 — NGS GC0630 — Berry Hill, US
1.1 km away · US
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V 187 — NGS GC0396 — Nashville, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is U 223 — NGS GC0666 — Nashville, US?

U 223 — NGS GC0666 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211210 and sits at an elevation of 150.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of U 223 — NGS GC0666 — Nashville, US?

The position of U 223 — NGS GC0666 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.134444°, -86.773611° (decimal), or 36° 8′ 4.00″ N, 86° 46′ 25.00″ 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.