DIABLO ECC RM 2 — NGS HS5402 — Contra Costa County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2142
Latitude
37.881617°
Longitude
-121.914883°
Ellipsoidal h
1138.89 m
Ortho h
1170.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's comprehensive network supporting the nation's surveying and mapping infrastructure. Located in Contra Costa County, California, at coordinates 37.88162° N, 121.91488° W and an ellipsoidal elevation of 1138.9 meters, this trig point serves as a precise ground control reference for regional surveys and geospatial projects. Triangulation stations of this type provide fundamental horizontal and vertical control essential for accurate land surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems throughout their respective areas. The documented coordinates and elevation data enable surveyors and GIS professionals to establish local coordinate systems with confidence. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remains critical to preserving the geodetic infrastructure upon which countless professional and public works depend.

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DIABLO ECC RM 2 — NGS HS5402 — Contra Costa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2142 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1170.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.881617°, -121.914883°, corresponding to 37° 52′ 53.82″ N, 121° 54′ 53.58″ 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 DIABLO ECC RM 2 — NGS HS5402 — Contra Costa County, 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)37.881617, -121.914883
WGS84 (DMS)37° 52′ 53.82″ N, 121° 54′ 53.58″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation1170.70 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
DIABLO ECC RM 2 — NGS HS5373 — Contra Costa County, US
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US NGS · triangulation station
MOUNT DIABLO — NGS HS5120 — Contra Costa County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DIAB MT DIABLO CORS GRM — NGS AI4488 — Contra Costa County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 904 — NGS HS3700 — Contra Costa County, US
4.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 1203 — NGS HS3584 — Contra Costa County, US
4.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 904 — NGS HS3701 — Contra Costa County, US
4.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DIABLO ECC RM 2 — NGS HS5402 — Contra Costa County, US?

DIABLO ECC RM 2 — NGS HS5402 — Contra Costa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2142 and sits at an elevation of 1170.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DIABLO ECC RM 2 — NGS HS5402 — Contra Costa County, US?

The position of DIABLO ECC RM 2 — NGS HS5402 — Contra Costa County, US in WGS84 is 37.881617°, -121.914883° (decimal), or 37° 52′ 53.82″ N, 121° 54′ 53.58″ 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.

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