W 8 — NGS DG0555 — Atlanta, US

USNGStrigunknown#8271
Latitude
33.754767°
Longitude
-84.407918°
Ortho h
317.80 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Atlanta, Georgia, at coordinates 33.75477° N, 84.40792° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal control surveys. Triangulation stations of this classification are typically established at elevated or prominent locations to facilitate intervisibility with other control points, enabling accurate distance and angle measurements across regional networks. The point contributes to the integrated system of monuments that support cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential to surveying practice, as these stations anchor precise positioning data for both historical and contemporary projects. Maintaining accurate records of their locations ensures continuity and reliability of the geodetic infrastructure upon which professional surveying depends.

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W 8 — NGS DG0555 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8271 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 317.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.754767°, -84.407918°, corresponding to 33° 45′ 17.16″ N, 84° 24′ 28.50″ 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 8 — NGS DG0555 — 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)33.754767, -84.407918
WGS84 (DMS)33° 45′ 17.16″ N, 84° 24′ 28.50″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation317.80 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 7 — NGS DG0554 — Atlanta, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 9 — NGS DG0556 — Atlanta, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 6 — NGS DG0553 — Atlanta, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 10 — NGS DG0557 — Atlanta, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 10 A — NGS DG0558 — Atlanta, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 11 — NGS DG0559 — Atlanta, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is W 8 — NGS DG0555 — Atlanta, US?

W 8 — NGS DG0555 — Atlanta, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8271 and sits at an elevation of 317.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of W 8 — NGS DG0555 — Atlanta, US?

The position of W 8 — NGS DG0555 — Atlanta, US in WGS84 is 33.754767°, -84.407918° (decimal), or 33° 45′ 17.16″ N, 84° 24′ 28.50″ 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.