FAY — NGS DC2092 — El Cajon, US

USNGStrigunknown#636084
Latitude
32.808361°
Longitude
-116.916372°
Ortho h
234.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of horizontal control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic reference system. Located near El Cajon, California, at coordinates 32.80836° N, 116.91637° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for surveyors and mapping professionals conducting boundary surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data collection throughout San Diego County and surrounding regions. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create a framework of precisely positioned monuments enabling accurate local and regional surveying work. Modern surveyors continue to verify and reference these benchmark locations to maintain consistency in property surveys, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems. Documentation and preservation of such control points remain essential for professional surveying practice and maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference system.

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FAY — NGS DC2092 — El Cajon, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #636084 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 234.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.808361°, -116.916372°, corresponding to 32° 48′ 30.10″ N, 116° 54′ 58.94″ 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 FAY — NGS DC2092 — El Cajon, 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)32.808361, -116.916372
WGS84 (DMS)32° 48′ 30.10″ N, 116° 54′ 58.94″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation234.00 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:

US NGS · triangulation station
TUNNEL HILL WATER TANK 1957 — NGS DC2098 — San Diego County, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COCHES — NGS DC2090 — San Diego County, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COCHES ECC — NGS DC2102 — San Diego County, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 143 RM — NGS DC0529 — San Diego County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 143 RESET — NGS DC0531 — San Diego County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
466.6 USGS — NGS DC0528 — San Diego County, US
3.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FAY — NGS DC2092 — El Cajon, US?

FAY — NGS DC2092 — El Cajon, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #636084 and sits at an elevation of 234.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FAY — NGS DC2092 — El Cajon, US?

The position of FAY — NGS DC2092 — El Cajon, US in WGS84 is 32.808361°, -116.916372° (decimal), or 32° 48′ 30.10″ N, 116° 54′ 58.94″ 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.