B 572 — NGS HT0179 — Oakland, US

USNGStrigunknown#2454
Latitude
37.843333°
Longitude
-122.226389°
Ortho h
148.14 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Trig stations serve as precise horizontal control points, typically positioned at elevated or strategically visible locations to facilitate surveying and mapping operations across regions. Located near Oakland, California at coordinates 37.84333°N, 122.22639°W, this point contributes to the geodetic framework covering the Bay Area and surrounding regions. Such stations historically supported the development of accurate maps, infrastructure surveys, and large-scale engineering projects. Documentation and verification of existing control points remain essential for surveyors and geospatial professionals. These benchmarks provide verifiable reference locations for modern GPS surveys, boundary determinations, and validation of contemporary positioning data. Maintaining records of trig stations ensures continuity of geodetic knowledge and supports quality assurance in surveying practice.

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B 572 — NGS HT0179 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2454 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 148.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.843333°, -122.226389°, corresponding to 37° 50′ 36.00″ N, 122° 13′ 35.00″ 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 572 — NGS HT0179 — Oakland, 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)37.843333, -122.226389
WGS84 (DMS)37° 50′ 36.00″ N, 122° 13′ 35.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation148.14 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
K 1253 — NGS HT1853 — Oakland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 1253 — NGS HT1852 — Oakland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TEMESCAL DAM EBW CO — NGS HT0180 — Oakland, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 572 — NGS HT0181 — Oakland, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CROSS — NGS HT2502 — Oakland, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PIEDMONT RM 3 — NGS HT2530 — Oakland, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 572 — NGS HT0179 — Oakland, US?

B 572 — NGS HT0179 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2454 and sits at an elevation of 148.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 572 — NGS HT0179 — Oakland, US?

The position of B 572 — NGS HT0179 — Oakland, US in WGS84 is 37.843333°, -122.226389° (decimal), or 37° 50′ 36.00″ N, 122° 13′ 35.00″ 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.