B 1197 — NGS HT0136 — Contra Costa County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1989
Latitude
37.993333°
Longitude
-122.073611°
Ortho h
12.48 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points establishing the horizontal control framework for the United States. Located in Contra Costa County, California, at coordinates 37.99333° N, 122.07361° W, this trig point serves as a fundamental control station for precision surveying and mapping activities. Trig stations of this classification typically occupy strategically selected positions with good spatial distribution and intervisibility, enabling surveyors to extend accurate positional control across regions. The point contributes to the broader NGS network that supports infrastructure development, property boundary determination, and scientific applications requiring geodetic accuracy. Verification and proper documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic datum and ensuring reliable survey operations. Current coordinate and elevation records should be confirmed through official NGS databases.

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B 1197 — NGS HT0136 — Contra Costa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1989 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 12.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.993333°, -122.073611°, corresponding to 37° 59′ 36.00″ N, 122° 4′ 25.00″ 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 B 1197 — NGS HT0136 — Contra Costa County, 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)37.993333, -122.073611
WGS84 (DMS)37° 59′ 36.00″ N, 122° 4′ 25.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation12.48 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
PACHECO 2 RM 5 — NGS HT0135 — Contra Costa County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PACHECO 2 — NGS HT0133 — Contra Costa County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PACHECO 2 RM 4 — NGS HT0134 — Contra Costa County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 179 — NGS HT0129 — Contra Costa County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · GNSS reference point
GLACIER GPS — NGS AE7868 — Martinez, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 737 — NGS HT0138 — Contra Costa County, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 1197 — NGS HT0136 — Contra Costa County, US?

B 1197 — NGS HT0136 — Contra Costa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1989 and sits at an elevation of 12.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 1197 — NGS HT0136 — Contra Costa County, US?

The position of B 1197 — NGS HT0136 — Contra Costa County, US in WGS84 is 37.993333°, -122.073611° (decimal), or 37° 59′ 36.00″ N, 122° 4′ 25.00″ 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.