BALL — NGS DC1220 — San Diego, US

USNGStrigunknown#635658
Latitude
32.887303°
Longitude
-117.251108°
Ortho h
100.08 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the geodetic control framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as precise reference points for surveyors, mapmakers, and engineers conducting detailed positioning work across regional areas. Located near San Diego, California at coordinates 32.88730°, -117.25111°, this benchmark contributes to the horizontal control network essential for large-scale surveying projects, property boundary determinations, and mapping applications. The station's documented geographic position allows surveyors to verify local measurements and establish connections to the broader national geodetic datum. Verification and documentation of such reference points remain valuable for maintaining network integrity and supporting surveying activities that depend on accurate coordinate information. Proper recovery and periodic reobservation of these stations help ensure continued reliability of the geodetic control infrastructure.

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BALL — NGS DC1220 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635658 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 100.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.887303°, -117.251108°, corresponding to 32° 53′ 14.29″ N, 117° 15′ 3.99″ 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 BALL — NGS DC1220 — San Diego, 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)32.887303, -117.251108
WGS84 (DMS)32° 53′ 14.29″ N, 117° 15′ 3.99″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation100.08 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
BALL RM 1 — NGS DC1219 — San Diego, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SOUTHWEST RANGE USN — NGS DC1538 — San Diego, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROUND TOP 2 ECC — NGS DC1531 — San Diego, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROUND TOP — NGS DC1216 — San Diego, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROUND TOP 2 RESET — NGS DC1217 — San Diego, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LJ 117 — NGS DC1218 — San Diego, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BALL — NGS DC1220 — San Diego, US?

BALL — NGS DC1220 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635658 and sits at an elevation of 100.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BALL — NGS DC1220 — San Diego, US?

The position of BALL — NGS DC1220 — San Diego, US in WGS84 is 32.887303°, -117.251108° (decimal), or 32° 53′ 14.29″ N, 117° 15′ 3.99″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 11N (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.