ATL FIFTH 2 — NGS HT0877 — Alameda, US

USNGStrigunknown#2973
Latitude
37.779970°
Longitude
-122.282038°
Ortho h
4.29 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the foundational geodetic control for the United States. Located near Alameda, California, this trig point serves as a horizontal reference station used to support surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the region. Triangulation stations function as monumented control points with precisely determined coordinates, enabling surveyors and engineers to reference their work to the national datum. The NGS maintains records of such stations to preserve institutional knowledge and support the continuity of accurate spatial data infrastructure. Verification and documentation of existing benchmark locations remain valuable for the surveying profession, as these points facilitate large-scale projects, boundary surveys, and geodetic network maintenance. The coordinates provided establish this point's position within the national reference system, making it a useful resource for qualified users conducting work in the San Francisco Bay Area region.

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ATL FIFTH 2 — NGS HT0877 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2973 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 4.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.779970°, -122.282038°, corresponding to 37° 46′ 47.89″ N, 122° 16′ 55.34″ 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 ATL FIFTH 2 — NGS HT0877 — Alameda, 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)37.779970, -122.282038
WGS84 (DMS)37° 46′ 47.89″ N, 122° 16′ 55.34″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation4.29 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
ATL LAW — NGS HT0878 — Alameda, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ATL UP CT — NGS HT0875 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FIFTH PAC — NGS HT2877 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAC SIXTH — NGS HT2938 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WEB ATL — NGS HT0874 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ATL THIRD — NGS HT2908 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ATL FIFTH 2 — NGS HT0877 — Alameda, US?

ATL FIFTH 2 — NGS HT0877 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2973 and sits at an elevation of 4.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ATL FIFTH 2 — NGS HT0877 — Alameda, US?

The position of ATL FIFTH 2 — NGS HT0877 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.779970°, -122.282038° (decimal), or 37° 46′ 47.89″ N, 122° 16′ 55.34″ 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.