CRAINTE RM 2 — NGS HT2465 — Walnut Creek, US

USNGStrigunknown#2232
Latitude
37.877755°
Longitude
-122.042553°
Ortho h
147.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains fundamental geodetic control across the United States. As a trigonometric station, this point serves as a primary reference for horizontal positioning, supporting mapping, surveying, and engineering projects across multiple scales of precision. Located near Walnut Creek in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, this benchmark contributes to regional and national spatial reference frameworks. Trigonometric stations of this classification typically were established to provide accurate horizontal coordinate control for subsequent surveys and development activities. Documentation and verification of such control points remain essential to geodetic infrastructure. Surveyors and engineers depend on the integrity and accessibility of these reference stations for establishing local surveys and validating modern positioning data. Maintaining comprehensive records of NGS benchmarks ensures continuity in spatial referencing for public and private projects.

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CRAINTE RM 2 — NGS HT2465 — Walnut Creek, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2232 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 147.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.877755°, -122.042553°, corresponding to 37° 52′ 39.92″ N, 122° 2′ 33.19″ 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 CRAINTE RM 2 — NGS HT2465 — Walnut Creek, 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)37.877755, -122.042553
WGS84 (DMS)37° 52′ 39.92″ N, 122° 2′ 33.19″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation147.00 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:

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CRAINTE RM 1 — NGS HT2464 — Walnut Creek, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
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US NGS · triangulation station
WGBI — NGS HT0106 — Walnut Creek, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WGB — NGS HT0105 — Walnut Creek, US
2.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CRAINTE RM 2 — NGS HT2465 — Walnut Creek, US?

CRAINTE RM 2 — NGS HT2465 — Walnut Creek, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2232 and sits at an elevation of 147.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CRAINTE RM 2 — NGS HT2465 — Walnut Creek, US?

The position of CRAINTE RM 2 — NGS HT2465 — Walnut Creek, US in WGS84 is 37.877755°, -122.042553° (decimal), or 37° 52′ 39.92″ N, 122° 2′ 33.19″ 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.