BALLENA — NGS HT3714 — Alameda, US

USNGStrigunknown#2952
Latitude
37.767029°
Longitude
-122.279729°
Ortho h
2.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control points for the United States' surveying and mapping infrastructure. Located near Alameda, California, at coordinates 37.76703°, -122.27973°, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and surveying operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided precise geodetic control, enabling accurate determination of distances and directions for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. Modern practitioners benefit from the continued documentation and verification of such monuments, as they offer independently established reference points valuable for validating contemporary positioning technologies and maintaining institutional knowledge of the geodetic framework. Surveyors and geospatial professionals are encouraged to verify the physical condition and coordinates of this benchmark if field work brings them to the area, contributing to the ongoing maintenance of geodetic infrastructure.

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BALLENA — NGS HT3714 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2952 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.767029°, -122.279729°, corresponding to 37° 46′ 1.30″ N, 122° 16′ 47.03″ 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 BALLENA — NGS HT3714 — 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)37.767029, -122.279729
WGS84 (DMS)37° 46′ 1.30″ N, 122° 16′ 47.03″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation2.90 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
CRAB — NGS HT3736 — Alameda, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALLENA BAY LIGHT 1 — NGS HT3716 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENT SIXTH — NGS HT2878 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENT WEB — NGS HT0866 — Alameda, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENT FIFTH — NGS HT2882 — Alameda, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALLENA BAY ENT REAR RANGE — NGS HT3715 — Alameda, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BALLENA — NGS HT3714 — Alameda, US?

BALLENA — NGS HT3714 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2952 and sits at an elevation of 2.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BALLENA — NGS HT3714 — Alameda, US?

The position of BALLENA — NGS HT3714 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.767029°, -122.279729° (decimal), or 37° 46′ 1.30″ N, 122° 16′ 47.03″ 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.