FERN CENT — NGS HT2479 — Alameda, US

USNGStrigunknown#3266
Latitude
37.755948°
Longitude
-122.228583°
Ortho h
4.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the horizontal geodetic control framework for the United States. Located near Alameda, California, at coordinates 37.75595°N, 122.22858°W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were traditionally established at elevated locations to enable precise distance and angle measurements between distant points. The NGS network remains fundamental to cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems across the country. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks provide essential quality assurance for the nation's surveying infrastructure. Surveyors and geodetic professionals rely on these reference points to maintain positional accuracy in their work. Recording the current condition and accessibility of this station contributes to the ongoing integrity of the geodetic control network.

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FERN CENT — NGS HT2479 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3266 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 4.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.755948°, -122.228583°, corresponding to 37° 45′ 21.41″ N, 122° 13′ 42.90″ 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 FERN CENT — NGS HT2479 — Alameda, 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)37.755948, -122.228583
WGS84 (DMS)37° 45′ 21.41″ N, 122° 13′ 42.90″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation4.00 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
FERN GAR — NGS HT2489 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FERN ENC — NGS HT2501 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FERN FAIR — NGS HT2508 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
UNIFLEX — NGS HT3811 — Oakland, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
941 4724 C TIDAL — NGS HT3548 — Alameda, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OTIS MARK — NGS HT2539 — Alameda, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FERN CENT — NGS HT2479 — Alameda, US?

FERN CENT — NGS HT2479 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3266 and sits at an elevation of 4.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FERN CENT — NGS HT2479 — Alameda, US?

The position of FERN CENT — NGS HT2479 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.755948°, -122.228583° (decimal), or 37° 45′ 21.41″ N, 122° 13′ 42.90″ 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.