CONTROL — NGS HT2912 — Alameda, US

USNGScontrolunknown#2716
Latitude
37.782864°
Longitude
-122.310259°
Ortho h
2.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This control point is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal and vertical reference framework for the United States. Located in the Alameda, California region at coordinates 37.78286° North, 122.31026° West, this benchmark serves as a survey control station for geodetic and surveying operations. Control points of this classification provide stable reference locations essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and mapping activities. The NGS network comprises thousands of monumented stations distributed across the country, collectively enabling consistent coordinate systems and elevation data. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain critical for surveyors and engineers requiring accurate positional references. Periodic inspection and resurvey of these monuments help maintain data integrity and ensure their continued utility in contemporary surveying practice and spatial information systems.

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CONTROL — NGS HT2912 — Alameda, US is a geodetic control point located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2716 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.782864°, -122.310259°, corresponding to 37° 46′ 58.31″ N, 122° 18′ 36.93″ 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 CONTROL — NGS HT2912 — 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)37.782864, -122.310259
WGS84 (DMS)37° 46′ 58.31″ N, 122° 18′ 36.93″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation2.90 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
B 477 — NGS HT0894 — Alameda, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JECA 29 — NGS AF9846 — Alameda, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALAMEDA NAVAL AIR STA BEACON — NGS HT2913
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 477 — NGS HT0895 — Alameda, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NAVY 2 — NGS HT0886 — Alameda, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALAMEDA NAS INNER BASIN W LT — NGS HT2898
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CONTROL — NGS HT2912 — Alameda, US?

CONTROL — NGS HT2912 — Alameda, US is a geodetic control point located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2716 and sits at an elevation of 2.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CONTROL — NGS HT2912 — Alameda, US?

The position of CONTROL — NGS HT2912 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.782864°, -122.310259° (decimal), or 37° 46′ 58.31″ N, 122° 18′ 36.93″ 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 geodetic control point?

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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.