FIFTH — NGS HT2874 — Oakland, US

USNGStrigunknown#2619
Latitude
37.807140°
Longitude
-122.306811°
Ortho h
18.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the primary geodetic control framework for the United States. As a trig point, it serves as a precise ground position used for surveying, mapping, and coordinate reference purposes across regional areas. Located near Oakland, California, at coordinates 37.80714° N, 122.30681° W, this benchmark contributes to the horizontal control infrastructure of the Bay Area. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided the foundation for large-scale surveys and remain valuable for verifying modern positioning data and maintaining consistency within geodetic networks. Documentation and verification of such reference points is essential for surveying professionals conducting boundary surveys, engineering projects, and geospatial work requiring high accuracy. Proper maintenance and accessibility of these control points supports reliable coordinate determinations for both legacy and contemporary surveying applications in the region.

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FIFTH — NGS HT2874 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2619 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 18.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.807140°, -122.306811°, corresponding to 37° 48′ 25.70″ N, 122° 18′ 24.52″ 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 FIFTH — NGS HT2874 — Oakland, 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)37.807140, -122.306811
WGS84 (DMS)37° 48′ 25.70″ N, 122° 18′ 24.52″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation18.60 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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FIFTH RM 5 — NGS HT0663 — Oakland, US
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Frequently asked questions

What is FIFTH — NGS HT2874 — Oakland, US?

FIFTH — NGS HT2874 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2619 and sits at an elevation of 18.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FIFTH — NGS HT2874 — Oakland, US?

The position of FIFTH — NGS HT2874 — Oakland, US in WGS84 is 37.807140°, -122.306811° (decimal), or 37° 48′ 25.70″ N, 122° 18′ 24.52″ 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.