GPS CONTROL PT 15 — NGS HT0142 — Concord, US

USNGStrigunknown#2013
Latitude
37.980535°
Longitude
-122.051001°
Ellipsoidal h
-21.77 m
Ortho h
10.26 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS geodetic network, which establishes the fundamental reference framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Concord, California, at coordinates 37.98053° N, 122.05100° W, this trig point serves as a control station for regional surveys and engineering projects. Triangulation stations provide accurate horizontal and vertical reference data essential for cadastral surveys, construction layout, and geographic information systems. The ellipsoidal elevation of -21.8 meters reflects the point's position relative to the WGS84 reference ellipsoid. As part of the National Geodetic Survey's infrastructure, this benchmark contributes to the consistency and accuracy of surveying work across its service area. Regular verification and documentation of such control points ensures their continued utility for professional surveyors, engineers, and GIS practitioners relying on precise positional data.

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GPS CONTROL PT 15 — NGS HT0142 — Concord, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2013 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 10.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.980535°, -122.051001°, corresponding to 37° 58′ 49.92″ N, 122° 3′ 3.60″ 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 CONTROL PT 15 — NGS HT0142 — Concord, 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)37.980535, -122.051001
WGS84 (DMS)37° 58′ 49.92″ N, 122° 3′ 3.60″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation10.26 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
3138 CC CO — NGS HT0141 — Concord, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 1197 — NGS HT0143 — Concord, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAA CCR A — NGS HT3693 — Contra Costa County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AP STA B2 CCR — NGS AE6596 — Contra Costa County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 1197 — NGS HT0126 — Pleasant Hill, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 737 — NGS HT0138 — Contra Costa County, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GPS CONTROL PT 15 — NGS HT0142 — Concord, US?

GPS CONTROL PT 15 — NGS HT0142 — Concord, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2013 and sits at an elevation of 10.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GPS CONTROL PT 15 — NGS HT0142 — Concord, US?

The position of GPS CONTROL PT 15 — NGS HT0142 — Concord, US in WGS84 is 37.980535°, -122.051001° (decimal), or 37° 58′ 49.92″ N, 122° 3′ 3.60″ 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.