189+63 — NGS HT0042 — Oakland, US

USNGStrigunknown#2414
Latitude
37.850833°
Longitude
-122.239722°
Ortho h
77.86 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the backbone of horizontal control infrastructure across the United States. Located near Oakland, California at coordinates 37.85083°, -122.23972°, this trig point serves as a precise positional reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Triangulation stations like this one were historically established to create accurate geodetic frameworks before modern satellite positioning systems became available. These monuments remain valuable as verification points, enabling surveyors to assess instrument calibration and validate contemporary measurements against established geodetic datums. The point's continued documentation and accessibility support land surveying professionals, cartographers, and infrastructure development. Verification of such reference marks helps maintain the integrity of spatial data upon which property boundaries, transportation networks, and construction projects depend. Recording the location and condition of this benchmark contributes to the preservation of critical surveying infrastructure.

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189+63 — NGS HT0042 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2414 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 77.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.850833°, -122.239722°, corresponding to 37° 51′ 3.00″ N, 122° 14′ 23.00″ 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 189+63 — NGS HT0042 — Oakland, 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)37.850833, -122.239722
WGS84 (DMS)37° 51′ 3.00″ N, 122° 14′ 23.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation77.86 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
185+75 — NGS HT0043 — Oakland, US
0.1 km away · US
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181+97.63 — NGS HT0046 — Berkeley, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
324.26 — NGS HT0045 — Berkeley, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 177 — NGS HT0041 — Oakland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 1253 — NGS HT1851 — Berkeley, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 1253 — NGS HT1850 — Berkeley, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 189+63 — NGS HT0042 — Oakland, US?

189+63 — NGS HT0042 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2414 and sits at an elevation of 77.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 189+63 — NGS HT0042 — Oakland, US?

The position of 189+63 — NGS HT0042 — Oakland, US in WGS84 is 37.850833°, -122.239722° (decimal), or 37° 51′ 3.00″ N, 122° 14′ 23.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 10N (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.