GPS 1989 — NGS HT3835 — Lafayette, US

USNGSgnssunknown#2371
Latitude
37.888968°
Longitude
-122.118185°
Ellipsoidal h
55.13 m
Ortho h
87.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This GNSS benchmark represents an active control point within the National Geodetic Survey's continuously evolving network infrastructure across the United States. Located near Lafayette in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, the station is positioned at 37.88897° north latitude and 122.11818° west longitude, with an ellipsoidal elevation of 55.1 meters. As a GNSS-type reference station, this point provides essential positional and elevation data for regional surveying, mapping, and geospatial applications. Such benchmarks serve as fundamental references for professional surveyors conducting boundary determinations, engineering projects, and spatial data collection throughout the surrounding area. The establishment and maintenance of these control points ensure consistency and accuracy in the National Spatial Reference System. Verification and documentation of active benchmarks remain critical for the integrity of cadastral records and precise geospatial work in California's complex terrain.

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GPS 1989 — NGS HT3835 — Lafayette, US is a GNSS reference point located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2371 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 87.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.888968°, -122.118185°, corresponding to 37° 53′ 20.28″ N, 122° 7′ 5.47″ 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 GPS 1989 — NGS HT3835 — Lafayette, 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)37.888968, -122.118185
WGS84 (DMS)37° 53′ 20.28″ N, 122° 7′ 5.47″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation87.30 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
U 929 RESET — NGS HT0093 — Lafayette, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 572 RESET — NGS HT0163 — Lafayette, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
323.73 — NGS HT0091 — Lafayette, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 929 — NGS HT0094 — Lafayette, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 178 RESET — NGS HT0090 — Lafayette, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 929 — NGS HT0088 — Lafayette, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GPS 1989 — NGS HT3835 — Lafayette, US?

GPS 1989 — NGS HT3835 — Lafayette, US is a GNSS reference point located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2371 and sits at an elevation of 87.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GPS 1989 — NGS HT3835 — Lafayette, US?

The position of GPS 1989 — NGS HT3835 — Lafayette, US in WGS84 is 37.888968°, -122.118185° (decimal), or 37° 53′ 20.28″ N, 122° 7′ 5.47″ 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 GNSS reference point?

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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.