CLAYTON AZ MK — NGS HS3578

USNGStrigunknown#2209
Latitude
37.943333°
Longitude
-121.940833°
Ortho h
132.32 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's primary control network, which establishes precise horizontal and vertical reference points across the United States. As a trigonometric station, this benchmark serves as a fundamental control point for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring accurate geospatial data. Located near Clayton, California, at coordinates 37.94333° N, 121.94083° W, the point contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in the San Francisco Bay Area vicinity. Trigonometric stations of this type were designed to be intervisible with other control points, enabling surveyors to establish accurate measurements across broad areas. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference system and supporting professional surveying and mapping operations. Modern positioning technologies continue to rely on networks of established control points for calibration and validation.

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CLAYTON AZ MK — NGS HS3578 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2209 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 132.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.943333°, -121.940833°, corresponding to 37° 56′ 36.00″ N, 121° 56′ 27.00″ 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 CLAYTON AZ MK — NGS HS3578 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)37.943333, -121.940833
WGS84 (DMS)37° 56′ 36.00″ N, 121° 56′ 27.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation132.32 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
GPS CONTROL PT 26 — NGS DE8492 — Clayton, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CLAYTON RM 1 — NGS HS3577
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CLAYTON RM 2 — NGS HS3575
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 377 — NGS HS3707 — Clayton, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
395 — NGS HS3708 — Clayton, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CLAY — NGS HS3573 — Clayton, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CLAYTON AZ MK — NGS HS3578?

CLAYTON AZ MK — NGS HS3578 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2209 and sits at an elevation of 132.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CLAYTON AZ MK — NGS HS3578?

The position of CLAYTON AZ MK — NGS HS3578 in WGS84 is 37.943333°, -121.940833° (decimal), or 37° 56′ 36.00″ N, 121° 56′ 27.00″ 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.