941 0170 N TIDAL — NGS DC1323 — San Diego, US

USNGStrigunknown#635998
Latitude
32.748894°
Longitude
-117.172119°
Ortho h
4.54 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which provides the foundational control points for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near San Diego, California, at coordinates 32.74889° N, 117.17212° W, this trig point serves as a reference for establishing accurate horizontal positions across the region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically enabled surveyors to extend precise geographic control across large areas by measuring angles between visible stations. The point's participation in the NGS network supports cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic data collection requiring reliable positional accuracy. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for contemporary surveying practice, particularly for validating modern positioning methods and maintaining continuity in geodetic records. Professional surveyors may reference this station when establishing local control networks or verifying positional data in the San Diego area.

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941 0170 N TIDAL — NGS DC1323 — 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 #635998 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 4.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.748894°, -117.172119°, corresponding to 32° 44′ 56.02″ N, 117° 10′ 19.63″ 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 941 0170 N TIDAL — NGS DC1323 — 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)32.748894, -117.172119
WGS84 (DMS)32° 44′ 56.02″ N, 117° 10′ 19.63″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation4.54 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:

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1.0 km away · US
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G 61 — NGS DC0852 — San Diego, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 321 — NGS DC1092 — San Diego, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 896 — NGS DC1093 — San Diego, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OLD TOWN — NGS DC1497 — San Diego, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SAN DIEGO AMERICAN AGAR CO CHY — NGS DC1691
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 941 0170 N TIDAL — NGS DC1323 — San Diego, US?

941 0170 N TIDAL — NGS DC1323 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635998 and sits at an elevation of 4.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 941 0170 N TIDAL — NGS DC1323 — San Diego, US?

The position of 941 0170 N TIDAL — NGS DC1323 — San Diego, US in WGS84 is 32.748894°, -117.172119° (decimal), or 32° 44′ 56.02″ N, 117° 10′ 19.63″ 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.