W 44 — NGS DG1147 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#8170
Latitude
33.758231°
Longitude
-84.505415°
Ortho h
286.34 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the horizontal and vertical reference framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Atlanta, Georgia, at coordinates 33.75823° N, 84.50542° W, this trig point contributes to the broader NGS system used for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and incorporated into the national network to provide accurate positional control across regions. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain important for surveyors and engineers requiring reliable geodetic references. Access to accurate coordinate information for these control points supports professional surveying practice and maintains the integrity of the national spatial reference system.

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W 44 — NGS DG1147 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8170 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 286.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.758231°, -84.505415°, corresponding to 33° 45′ 29.63″ N, 84° 30′ 19.50″ 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 W 44 — NGS DG1147 — Atlanta, 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)33.758231, -84.505415
WGS84 (DMS)33° 45′ 29.63″ N, 84° 30′ 19.50″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation286.34 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
W 43 — NGS DG1146 — Atlanta, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 42A — NGS DG1145 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 42 — NGS DG1144 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 45 — NGS DG1148 — Atlanta, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 46 — NGS DG1149 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 41 — NGS DG0345 — Atlanta, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is W 44 — NGS DG1147 — Atlanta, US?

W 44 — NGS DG1147 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8170 and sits at an elevation of 286.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of W 44 — NGS DG1147 — Atlanta, US?

The position of W 44 — NGS DG1147 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.758231°, -84.505415° (decimal), or 33° 45′ 29.63″ N, 84° 30′ 19.50″ 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.