ALAMEDA NAS CHANNEL LIGHT 6 — NGS HT3710

USNGStrigunknown#2683
Latitude
37.772622°
Longitude
-122.318671°
Ortho h
8.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Located in the Alameda, California area at coordinates 37.77262°N, 122.31867°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this class provide precise horizontal control through intervisible networks established across the landscape. Such points are essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and maintaining the accuracy of geographic datasets. The documented position enables surveyors and GIS professionals to tie local measurements to the national coordinate system. Verification and maintenance of benchmark records ensures continued utility of these control points. Even where elevation data remains unrecorded, the horizontal coordinates provide valuable reference information for professional surveying work. Regular documentation of point condition and accessibility supports the long-term integrity of geodetic infrastructure.

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ALAMEDA NAS CHANNEL LIGHT 6 — NGS HT3710 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2683 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 8.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.772622°, -122.318671°, corresponding to 37° 46′ 21.44″ N, 122° 19′ 7.22″ 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 ALAMEDA NAS CHANNEL LIGHT 6 — NGS HT3710 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)37.772622, -122.318671
WGS84 (DMS)37° 46′ 21.44″ N, 122° 19′ 7.22″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation8.00 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
ALAMEDA NAS W BREAKWATER W LT — NGS HT2929
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALAMEDA NAS CHANNEL LIGHT 5 — NGS HT3709
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JECA 30 — NGS AF9847 — Alameda, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALAMEDA NAS W BREAKWATER E LT — NGS HT2923
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JECA 31 — NGS AF9848 — Alameda, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALAMEDA NAS E BREAKWATER N LT — NGS HT2894
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ALAMEDA NAS CHANNEL LIGHT 6 — NGS HT3710?

ALAMEDA NAS CHANNEL LIGHT 6 — NGS HT3710 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2683 and sits at an elevation of 8.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ALAMEDA NAS CHANNEL LIGHT 6 — NGS HT3710?

The position of ALAMEDA NAS CHANNEL LIGHT 6 — NGS HT3710 in WGS84 is 37.772622°, -122.318671° (decimal), or 37° 46′ 21.44″ N, 122° 19′ 7.22″ 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.