U 227 — NGS GC0752 — La Vergne, US

USNGStrigunknown#211108
Latitude
36.004167°
Longitude
-86.609167°
Ortho h
186.93 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as control points for surveying and mapping activities, providing accurate horizontal positioning references across regions. Located near La Vergne, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.00417°N, -86.60917°W, this point contributes to the national spatial reference system. As a trig station, it was historically observed and occupied during geodetic surveys to create networks of known positions used by surveyors, engineers, and cartographers. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for confirming positional accuracy, supporting infrastructure development, and maintaining continuity of historical survey networks. Professional surveyors rely on these reference points to establish local control networks and ensure consistency in land measurements and mapping projects throughout the region.

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U 227 — NGS GC0752 — La Vergne, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #211108 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 186.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.004167°, -86.609167°, corresponding to 36° 0′ 15.00″ N, 86° 36′ 33.00″ 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 227 — NGS GC0752 — La Vergne, 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)36.004167, -86.609167
WGS84 (DMS)36° 0′ 15.00″ N, 86° 36′ 33.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation186.93 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
GILROY RM 1 — NGS GC0751 — La Vergne, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GILROY — NGS GC0749 — La Vergne, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GILROY RM 2 — NGS GC0750 — La Vergne, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TURKEY AZ MK — NGS GC0748 — Nashville, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 187 — NGS GC0418 — Nashville, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
15.0 — NGS GC0420 — Nashville, US
2.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is U 227 — NGS GC0752 — La Vergne, US?

U 227 — NGS GC0752 — La Vergne, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #211108 and sits at an elevation of 186.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of U 227 — NGS GC0752 — La Vergne, US?

The position of U 227 — NGS GC0752 — La Vergne, US in WGS84 is 36.004167°, -86.609167° (decimal), or 36° 0′ 15.00″ N, 86° 36′ 33.00″ 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.