2 — NGS HT0109 — Walnut Creek, US

USNGStrigunknown#2272
Latitude
37.900708°
Longitude
-122.059567°
Ortho h
41.83 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the foundational horizontal control for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Walnut Creek, California, at coordinates 37.90071° N, 122.05957° W, this trig point serves as a reference for local and regional surveying operations. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and monumented to create networks of known positions across the landscape. Such control points enable surveyors to conduct accurate boundary determinations, engineering surveys, and geospatial analyses. The coordinates provided establish this point's position within the national geodetic datum framework. Documentation and verification of existing benchmarks remain valuable for the surveying profession. Confirming the physical stability and recoverable condition of such monuments supports the continuity of survey networks and facilitates efficient fieldwork. This point contributes to the broader infrastructure supporting accurate positioning throughout California.

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2 — NGS HT0109 — Walnut Creek, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2272 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 41.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.900708°, -122.059567°, corresponding to 37° 54′ 2.55″ N, 122° 3′ 34.44″ 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 2 — NGS HT0109 — Walnut Creek, 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)37.900708, -122.059567
WGS84 (DMS)37° 54′ 2.55″ N, 122° 3′ 34.44″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation41.83 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
134.19 — NGS HT0108 — Walnut Creek, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
142.29 — NGS HT0107 — Walnut Creek, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WGBI — NGS HT0106 — Walnut Creek, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 178 — NGS HT0104 — Walnut Creek, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WGB — NGS HT0105 — Walnut Creek, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1 — NGS HT0111 — Walnut Creek, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 2 — NGS HT0109 — Walnut Creek, US?

2 — NGS HT0109 — Walnut Creek, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2272 and sits at an elevation of 41.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 2 — NGS HT0109 — Walnut Creek, US?

The position of 2 — NGS HT0109 — Walnut Creek, US in WGS84 is 37.900708°, -122.059567° (decimal), or 37° 54′ 2.55″ N, 122° 3′ 34.44″ 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.