A 281 — NGS DC0975 — La Mesa, US

USNGStrigunknown#635922
Latitude
32.753889°
Longitude
-117.047778°
Ortho h
119.16 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which provides the foundational control for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near La Mesa, California at coordinates 32.75389°, -117.04778°, this trig point served as a reference marker for establishing precise horizontal positions in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were integral to classical geodetic surveying, enabling surveyors to accurately determine distances and angles across extended areas. The point's position relative to the San Diego County landscape makes it valuable for local survey work, construction projects, and geographic information systems. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining survey accuracy and ensuring consistency in spatial data. Access to reliable reference points like this one supports both professional surveying practice and public infrastructure development.

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A 281 — NGS DC0975 — La Mesa, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635922 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 119.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.753889°, -117.047778°, corresponding to 32° 45′ 14.00″ N, 117° 2′ 52.00″ 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 A 281 — NGS DC0975 — La Mesa, 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)32.753889, -117.047778
WGS84 (DMS)32° 45′ 14.00″ N, 117° 2′ 52.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation119.16 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
B 281 — NGS DC0974 — La Mesa, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 61 — NGS DC0976 — San Diego, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 281 — NGS DC0972 — La Mesa, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DAD — NGS DC1464 — La Mesa, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 61 — NGS DC0711 — Lemon Grove, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 61 — NGS DC0971 — La Mesa, US
2.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is A 281 — NGS DC0975 — La Mesa, US?

A 281 — NGS DC0975 — La Mesa, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635922 and sits at an elevation of 119.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 281 — NGS DC0975 — La Mesa, US?

The position of A 281 — NGS DC0975 — La Mesa, US in WGS84 is 32.753889°, -117.047778° (decimal), or 32° 45′ 14.00″ N, 117° 2′ 52.00″ 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.