FAR — NGS DC2101 — San Diego County, US

USNGStrigunknown#635804
Latitude
32.871520°
Longitude
-116.926145°
Ellipsoidal h
174.12 m
Ortho h
207.40 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the official geodetic reference framework for the United States. Located in San Diego County, California, this trig point serves as a control station for surveys requiring high positional accuracy across regional and local mapping projects. The ellipsoidal elevation of 174.1 m is referenced to the current geodetic datum. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided precise spatial control for topographic mapping, engineering surveys, and infrastructure development. Verification and documentation of such benchmark locations remain essential to the surveying profession, ensuring the integrity of the nation's spatial reference system and supporting accurate coordinate determination for subsequent survey work. Current condition and accessibility data should be consulted before field use.

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FAR — NGS DC2101 — San Diego County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635804 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 207.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.871520°, -116.926145°, corresponding to 32° 52′ 17.47″ N, 116° 55′ 34.12″ 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 FAR — NGS DC2101 — San Diego 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)32.871520, -116.926145
WGS84 (DMS)32° 52′ 17.47″ N, 116° 55′ 34.12″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation207.40 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
R 281 RESET — NGS DR6654 — San Diego County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 61 — NGS DC0660 — San Diego County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 281 — NGS DC0659 — San Diego County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 281 — NGS DC0504 — San Diego County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 281 RESET — NGS DC0503 — San Diego County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 281 — NGS DC0506 — San Diego County, US
2.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FAR — NGS DC2101 — San Diego County, US?

FAR — NGS DC2101 — San Diego County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635804 and sits at an elevation of 207.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FAR — NGS DC2101 — San Diego County, US?

The position of FAR — NGS DC2101 — San Diego County, US in WGS84 is 32.871520°, -116.926145° (decimal), or 32° 52′ 17.47″ N, 116° 55′ 34.12″ 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.