8 — NGS HT0060 — Oakland, US

USNGStrigunknown#2491
Latitude
37.870278°
Longitude
-122.221389°
Ortho h
355.35 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the horizontal and vertical reference framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as primary control monuments used in large-scale surveying projects, mapping initiatives, and geodetic networks. Located near Oakland, California at coordinates 37.87028°, -122.22139°, this point contributes to regional surveying accuracy and provides essential reference data for engineers, surveyors, and GIS professionals. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain critical for maintaining survey control integrity and ensuring consistency across generations of mapping work. Access to reliable geodetic reference points enables accurate spatial positioning for infrastructure development, property boundary establishment, and scientific research. Surveyors undertaking work in this region may reference this control station to validate local measurements and ensure compliance with geodetic standards.

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8 — NGS HT0060 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2491 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 355.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.870278°, -122.221389°, corresponding to 37° 52′ 13.00″ N, 122° 13′ 17.00″ 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 8 — NGS HT0060 — 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)37.870278, -122.221389
WGS84 (DMS)37° 52′ 13.00″ N, 122° 13′ 17.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation355.35 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
14 — NGS HT0059 — Oakland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 177 — NGS HT0061 — Contra Costa County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
O — NGS HT0062 — Contra Costa County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
886.90 — NGS HT0058 — Oakland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SIBLEYVOLCCN2005 CORS ARP — NGS DH3879 — Contra Costa County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 177 — NGS HT0063 — Contra Costa County, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 8 — NGS HT0060 — Oakland, US?

8 — NGS HT0060 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2491 and sits at an elevation of 355.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 8 — NGS HT0060 — Oakland, US?

The position of 8 — NGS HT0060 — Oakland, US in WGS84 is 37.870278°, -122.221389° (decimal), or 37° 52′ 13.00″ N, 122° 13′ 17.00″ 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.