5 CSPC — NGS DC1033 — San Diego, US

USNGStrigunknown#635871
Latitude
32.769444°
Longitude
-117.234167°
Ortho h
3.02 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network established to support accurate surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near San Diego, California, at coordinates 32.76944°N, 117.23417°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal positioning and geodetic control. Triangulation stations of this type were historically intervisible points marked to create a framework of known positions across regions. Such monuments remain valuable for surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals requiring accurate ground control for local and regional projects. Verification and documentation of benchmark locations, including this station, helps maintain the integrity of the NGS control network and ensures reliable positional references for both legacy surveys and contemporary work in San Diego County and surrounding areas.

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5 CSPC — NGS DC1033 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635871 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.769444°, -117.234167°, corresponding to 32° 46′ 10.00″ N, 117° 14′ 3.00″ 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 5 CSPC — NGS DC1033 — San Diego, 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)32.769444, -117.234167
WGS84 (DMS)32° 46′ 10.00″ N, 117° 14′ 3.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation3.02 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
TIDAL 1 — NGS DC1028 — San Diego, US
0.3 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Sunset Point
0.4 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Stony Point
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 899 — NGS DC1030 — San Diego, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SAN DIEGO SEA WORLD SKY TOWER — NGS DC1520
0.8 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Ventura Point
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 5 CSPC — NGS DC1033 — San Diego, US?

5 CSPC — NGS DC1033 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635871 and sits at an elevation of 3.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 5 CSPC — NGS DC1033 — San Diego, US?

The position of 5 CSPC — NGS DC1033 — San Diego, US in WGS84 is 32.769444°, -117.234167° (decimal), or 32° 46′ 10.00″ N, 117° 14′ 3.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 11N (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.