G 281 — NGS DC0513 — San Diego County, US

USNGStrigunknown#635794
Latitude
32.824792°
Longitude
-116.962258°
Ortho h
124.58 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS geodetic network, which provides the foundational horizontal and vertical control for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in San Diego County, California, at coordinates 32.82479° N, 116.96226° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for establishing accurate positions of other survey points and geographic features in the region. Trig stations of this type were established to create a network of precisely positioned monuments that surveyors and engineers can use to maintain consistent coordinate systems across large areas. The point's documented location enables professionals to verify survey work, conduct precise mapping operations, and support infrastructure development. Maintaining current information about such geodetic control points, including their accessibility and condition, remains valuable for the surveying community and ensures the continued utility of the NGS network for contemporary surveying applications.

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G 281 — NGS DC0513 — 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 #635794 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 124.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.824792°, -116.962258°, corresponding to 32° 49′ 29.25″ N, 116° 57′ 44.13″ 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 G 281 — NGS DC0513 — 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)32.824792, -116.962258
WGS84 (DMS)32° 49′ 29.25″ N, 116° 57′ 44.13″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation124.58 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
SEE AP 1967 STA A — NGS AD9373 — El Cajon, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 61 — NGS DC0515 — San Diego County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SEE ARP — NGS AD9372 — El Cajon, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 281 — NGS DC0525 — El Cajon, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 281 — NGS DC0514 — El Cajon, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 281 — NGS DC0509 — Santee, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is G 281 — NGS DC0513 — San Diego County, US?

G 281 — NGS DC0513 — San Diego County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635794 and sits at an elevation of 124.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of G 281 — NGS DC0513 — San Diego County, US?

The position of G 281 — NGS DC0513 — San Diego County, US in WGS84 is 32.824792°, -116.962258° (decimal), or 32° 49′ 29.25″ N, 116° 57′ 44.13″ 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.