ALAMEDA NAVAL AIR STA BEACON — NGS HT2913

USNGStrigunknown#2725
Latitude
37.785714°
Longitude
-122.309821°
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0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that establish the geometric framework for precise surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Alameda, California, at coordinates 37.78571° N, 122.30982° W, this trig point represents one of thousands of monumented stations used for horizontal control in the NGS system. Triangulation stations like this one serve as fixed reference points for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers undertaking boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, and geographic documentation. The network provides the foundational coordinate system upon which local and regional surveys depend. Verification and proper documentation of such points—including their current condition, accessibility, and positional accuracy—remains essential for maintaining the integrity of the nation's geodetic infrastructure and ensuring reliable measurements for subsequent surveying work.

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ALAMEDA NAVAL AIR STA BEACON — NGS HT2913 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2725 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.785714°, -122.309821°, corresponding to 37° 47′ 8.57″ N, 122° 18′ 35.35″ 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 NAVAL AIR STA BEACON — NGS HT2913 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)37.785714, -122.309821
WGS84 (DMS)37° 47′ 8.57″ N, 122° 18′ 35.35″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
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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 · geodetic control point
CONTROL — NGS HT2912 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 477 — NGS HT0895 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 477 — NGS HT0894 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JECA 29 — NGS AF9846 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NAVY 2 — NGS HT0886 — Alameda, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
941 4750 TIDAL 10 — NGS HT0887 — Alameda, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ALAMEDA NAVAL AIR STA BEACON — NGS HT2913?

ALAMEDA NAVAL AIR STA BEACON — NGS HT2913 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2725. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ALAMEDA NAVAL AIR STA BEACON — NGS HT2913?

The position of ALAMEDA NAVAL AIR STA BEACON — NGS HT2913 in WGS84 is 37.785714°, -122.309821° (decimal), or 37° 47′ 8.57″ N, 122° 18′ 35.35″ 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.