D — NGS DC1040 — San Diego, US

USNGStrigunknown#636048
Latitude
32.750556°
Longitude
-117.197222°
Ortho h
8.36 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Trig stations like this one serve as reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across their regions. Located near San Diego, California at coordinates 32.75056°, -117.19722°, this benchmark contributes to the broader geodetic infrastructure of southern California. As a trig point, it was historically used in triangulation surveys to establish precise horizontal positions for subsequent surveying work. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals who require accurate reference data for their projects. Maintaining records of these stations supports the continuity and reliability of spatial datasets developed over many decades of surveying activity.

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D — NGS DC1040 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #636048 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 8.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.750556°, -117.197222°, corresponding to 32° 45′ 2.00″ N, 117° 11′ 50.00″ 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 D — NGS DC1040 — San Diego, 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)32.750556, -117.197222
WGS84 (DMS)32° 45′ 2.00″ N, 117° 11′ 50.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation8.36 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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XX 735 — NGS DC1041 — San Diego, US
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US NGS · triangulation station
SAN DIEGO OLD TOWN CATH CHURCH — NGS DC1483
0.4 km away · US
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WW 735 — NGS DC0836 — San Diego, US
0.5 km away · US
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C 1415 — NGS DC1432 — San Diego, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is D — NGS DC1040 — San Diego, US?

D — NGS DC1040 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #636048 and sits at an elevation of 8.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of D — NGS DC1040 — San Diego, US?

The position of D — NGS DC1040 — San Diego, US in WGS84 is 32.750556°, -117.197222° (decimal), or 32° 45′ 2.00″ N, 117° 11′ 50.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 11N (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.