CARRIER — NGS HT0893 — Alameda, US

USNGStrigunknown#2720
Latitude
37.773889°
Longitude
-122.304722°
Ortho h
4.54 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundational infrastructure for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Alameda, California, this trig point serves as a reference station for establishing precise horizontal positions and elevations in the San Francisco Bay Area region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create geometric frameworks for accurate survey work. Modern surveyors and geodesists use such points to verify and validate survey networks, support GIS applications, and ensure consistency in spatial data collection. The coordinates provided establish this point's position within the national geodetic datum. Documentation and verification of benchmark locations remain essential for professional surveying practice, particularly in regions with substantial development where reference control points support infrastructure projects and land surveys. Regular inspection and maintenance of such stations help preserve their utility for current and future surveying applications.

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CARRIER — NGS HT0893 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2720 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 4.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.773889°, -122.304722°, corresponding to 37° 46′ 26.00″ N, 122° 18′ 17.00″ 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 CARRIER — NGS HT0893 — 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)37.773889, -122.304722
WGS84 (DMS)37° 46′ 26.00″ N, 122° 18′ 17.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation4.54 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
ALAMEDA NAS INNER BASIN E LT — NGS HT2871
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
941 4750 TIDAL 9 — NGS HT0891 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALAMEDA NAS INNER BASIN W LT — NGS HT2898
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
941 4750 TIDAL 11 — NGS HT3550 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
941 4750 TIDAL 8 — NGS HT0890 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALAMEDA NAS DAYBEACON 8 — NGS HT3711
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CARRIER — NGS HT0893 — Alameda, US?

CARRIER — NGS HT0893 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2720 and sits at an elevation of 4.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CARRIER — NGS HT0893 — Alameda, US?

The position of CARRIER — NGS HT0893 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.773889°, -122.304722° (decimal), or 37° 46′ 26.00″ N, 122° 18′ 17.00″ 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.