GRAND ENC — NGS HT0863 — Alameda, US

USNGStrigunknown#3081
Latitude
37.768655°
Longitude
-122.258019°
Ortho h
9.88 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station represents a component of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network that establishes horizontal and vertical reference standards across the United States. Located in the Alameda, California area, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for surveying operations and mapping activities throughout its region. Triangulation stations of this classification typically function as primary or secondary control points, enabling surveyors and geodesists to reference local surveys to the national datum. The coordinates provided establish its position within the national horizontal control framework. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the integrity of geodetic infrastructure, supporting both historical continuity and modern surveying practices. Continued attention to these reference points ensures reliable spatial data for engineering, cadastral, and scientific applications across the region.

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GRAND ENC — NGS HT0863 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3081 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 9.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.768655°, -122.258019°, corresponding to 37° 46′ 7.16″ N, 122° 15′ 28.87″ 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 GRAND ENC — NGS HT0863 — 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)37.768655, -122.258019
WGS84 (DMS)37° 46′ 7.16″ N, 122° 15′ 28.87″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation9.88 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
GRAND JOSE — NGS HT0862 — Alameda, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LA FAY ENC — NGS HT2902 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRAND CLARA — NGS HT2905 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LAFAY JOSE — NGS HT0861 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SANTA CLARA — NGS HT2977 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHERMAN — NGS HT2979 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GRAND ENC — NGS HT0863 — Alameda, US?

GRAND ENC — NGS HT0863 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3081 and sits at an elevation of 9.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GRAND ENC — NGS HT0863 — Alameda, US?

The position of GRAND ENC — NGS HT0863 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.768655°, -122.258019° (decimal), or 37° 46′ 7.16″ N, 122° 15′ 28.87″ 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.