CENT FIFTH — NGS HT2882 — Alameda, US

USNGStrigunknown#2949
Latitude
37.771665°
Longitude
-122.282502°
Ortho h
5.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational geodetic control for the United States. Trig stations serve as fixed reference points for horizontal positioning and are typically established on elevated terrain to maximize intervisibility with other control points. Located near Alameda, California, at coordinates 37.77167°N, 122.28250°W, this station contributes to regional survey networks supporting mapping, engineering projects, and scientific applications. The NGS network remains essential infrastructure for surveyors, engineers, and geographic information systems. Verification and documentation of benchmark locations and coordinates ensures data integrity for land surveying, construction projects, and geodetic research. Surveying professionals rely on these published coordinates and point descriptions to maintain consistent positional references across the Bay Area and adjacent regions.

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CENT FIFTH — NGS HT2882 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2949 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 5.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.771665°, -122.282502°, corresponding to 37° 46′ 17.99″ N, 122° 16′ 57.01″ 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 FIFTH — NGS HT2882 — 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)37.771665, -122.282502
WGS84 (DMS)37° 46′ 17.99″ N, 122° 16′ 57.01″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation5.00 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 SIXTH — NGS HT2878 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FIFTH HAIGHT — NGS HT2876 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENT FOURTH — NGS HT2909 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENT WEB — NGS HT0866 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CRAB — NGS HT3736 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALAMEDA — NGS HT1890
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CENT FIFTH — NGS HT2882 — Alameda, US?

CENT FIFTH — NGS HT2882 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2949 and sits at an elevation of 5.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CENT FIFTH — NGS HT2882 — Alameda, US?

The position of CENT FIFTH — NGS HT2882 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.771665°, -122.282502° (decimal), or 37° 46′ 17.99″ N, 122° 16′ 57.01″ 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.