ZENO RM 2 — NGS GC0639 — Nashville, US

USNGStrigunknown#210898
Latitude
36.142828°
Longitude
-86.739639°
Ortho h
178.24 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains geodetic control across the United States. Located near Nashville, Tennessee at coordinates 36.14283°, -86.73964°, this trig point serves as a positional reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Triangulation stations like this one provide monumented positions of known horizontal location, enabling surveyors and engineers to accurately tie their local surveys into the national coordinate system. The NGS network represents decades of precise measurements and remains foundational to infrastructure development, land records, and scientific research. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks ensure their continued utility for future projects. Professional surveyors rely on these established control points to maintain positional accuracy and consistency across multiple surveys and jurisdictions. Regular confirmation of benchmark locations preserves this critical public resource for the surveying and mapping communities.

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ZENO RM 2 — NGS GC0639 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210898 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 178.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.142828°, -86.739639°, corresponding to 36° 8′ 34.18″ N, 86° 44′ 22.70″ 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 ZENO RM 2 — NGS GC0639 — 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)36.142828, -86.739639
WGS84 (DMS)36° 8′ 34.18″ N, 86° 44′ 22.70″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation178.24 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
ZENO — NGS GC0640 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
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ZENO RM 1 — NGS GC0641 — Nashville, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 226 — NGS GC0684 — Nashville, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 222 — NGS GC0645 — Nashville, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MURF — NGS GC0686 — Nashville, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MURF RM 1 — NGS GC0687 — Nashville, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ZENO RM 2 — NGS GC0639 — Nashville, US?

ZENO RM 2 — NGS GC0639 — Nashville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210898 and sits at an elevation of 178.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ZENO RM 2 — NGS GC0639 — Nashville, US?

The position of ZENO RM 2 — NGS GC0639 — Nashville, US in WGS84 is 36.142828°, -86.739639° (decimal), or 36° 8′ 34.18″ N, 86° 44′ 22.70″ 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.