CENTRAL — NGS HT2920 — Oakland, US

USNGStrigunknown#2597
Latitude
37.804292°
Longitude
-122.270613°
Ortho h
84.10 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the fundamental horizontal and vertical framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely located reference points used to support cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Located near Oakland, California, this benchmark provides geodetic control for the San Francisco Bay Area region. The coordinates 37.80429°, -122.27061° place it within an area of significant surveying activity. Trig stations of this type are typically monumented with durable markers to ensure their permanence and recoverable position. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the National Spatial Reference System. Regular inspection and recovery work ensures these references continue to serve modern surveying and mapping requirements across their respective areas.

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CENTRAL — NGS HT2920 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2597 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 84.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.804292°, -122.270613°, corresponding to 37° 48′ 15.45″ N, 122° 16′ 14.21″ 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 CENTRAL — NGS HT2920 — Oakland, 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)37.804292, -122.270613
WGS84 (DMS)37° 48′ 15.45″ N, 122° 16′ 14.21″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation84.10 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
K 6 RM 1 — NGS HT1003 — Oakland, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OAKLAND TRIBUNE BLDG FLAGPOLE — NGS HT2960
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OAKLAND 2 — NGS HT1004
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENTRAL B — NGS HT2930 — Oakland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENTRAL A — NGS HT2931 — Oakland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 385 — NGS HT1002 — Oakland, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CENTRAL — NGS HT2920 — Oakland, US?

CENTRAL — NGS HT2920 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2597 and sits at an elevation of 84.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CENTRAL — NGS HT2920 — Oakland, US?

The position of CENTRAL — NGS HT2920 — Oakland, US in WGS84 is 37.804292°, -122.270613° (decimal), or 37° 48′ 15.45″ N, 122° 16′ 14.21″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.