CENT ENC SHER — NGS HT0864 — Alameda, US

USNGStrigunknown#3066
Latitude
37.770983°
Longitude
-122.263352°
Ortho h
8.05 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of horizontal geodetic positioning across the United States. As a trig point, it serves to establish precise horizontal coordinates for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects within the greater San Francisco Bay Area near Alameda, California. The NGS maintains such monuments to provide surveyors and cartographers with reliable reference stations for local and regional work. Verification and documentation of benchmark locations remain essential for preserving the integrity of the geodetic network and ensuring continuity of survey control. Professionals conducting fieldwork in this region may reference this station for establishing local coordinate systems and verifying survey accuracy. The coordinates and point type are recorded in the NGS database for accessibility by authorized surveyors and government agencies.

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CENT ENC SHER — NGS HT0864 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3066 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 8.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.770983°, -122.263352°, corresponding to 37° 46′ 15.54″ N, 122° 15′ 48.07″ 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 CENT ENC SHER — NGS HT0864 — 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)37.770983, -122.263352
WGS84 (DMS)37° 46′ 15.54″ N, 122° 15′ 48.07″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation8.05 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
CENT ST CHA — NGS HT2927 — Alameda, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHER CLARA — NGS HT2973 — Alameda, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHERMAN — NGS HT2979 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENT CAROL — NGS HT2928 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SANTA CLARA — NGS HT2977 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHER LIN — NGS HT2974 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CENT ENC SHER — NGS HT0864 — Alameda, US?

CENT ENC SHER — NGS HT0864 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3066 and sits at an elevation of 8.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CENT ENC SHER — NGS HT0864 — Alameda, US?

The position of CENT ENC SHER — NGS HT0864 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.770983°, -122.263352° (decimal), or 37° 46′ 15.54″ N, 122° 15′ 48.07″ 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.