COLTON — NGS HT2491 — Oakland, US

USNGStrigunknown#2485
Latitude
37.833585°
Longitude
-122.205083°
Ortho h
349.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that forms the foundation of the Nation's spatial reference system. Trig stations such as this serve as monumented ground positions of known coordinates, established to support surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the United States. Located in the Oakland, California vicinity at latitude 37.83358° and longitude -122.20508°, this point contributes to regional geodetic control in the San Francisco Bay Area. The station's documented coordinate values enable surveyors and geospatial professionals to reference their local measurements to the national datum. Verification and maintenance of such control points remain essential for ensuring consistency and accuracy in cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific measurements. The accessibility and reliability of these established reference monuments support both public and private surveying operations.

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COLTON — NGS HT2491 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2485 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 349.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.833585°, -122.205083°, corresponding to 37° 50′ 0.90″ N, 122° 12′ 18.30″ 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 COLTON — NGS HT2491 — 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)37.833585, -122.205083
WGS84 (DMS)37° 50′ 0.90″ N, 122° 12′ 18.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation349.50 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
Y 571 — NGS HT0177 — Oakland, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 571 — NGS HT0176 — Oakland, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 1253 — NGS HT1855 — Oakland, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 571 — NGS HT0178 — Oakland, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 1253 — NGS HT1854 — Oakland, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 571 — NGS HT0175 — Oakland, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is COLTON — NGS HT2491 — Oakland, US?

COLTON — NGS HT2491 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2485 and sits at an elevation of 349.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of COLTON — NGS HT2491 — Oakland, US?

The position of COLTON — NGS HT2491 — Oakland, US in WGS84 is 37.833585°, -122.205083° (decimal), or 37° 50′ 0.90″ N, 122° 12′ 18.30″ 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.