H 895 — NGS DC1215 — San Diego, US

USNGStrigunknown#635700
Latitude
32.875556°
Longitude
-117.241389°
Ortho h
122.94 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network, which establishes horizontal reference points across the United States. Located near San Diego, California at coordinates 32.87556° N, 117.24139° W, this benchmark serves as a precise positional reference for surveying and mapping activities in San Diego County and surrounding regions. Triangulation stations like this point were historically established to create a framework of known positions used for large-scale surveys and cartographic work. Such monuments remain valuable for verifying survey accuracy, conducting GPS validation studies, and maintaining the continuity of the National Spatial Reference System. Documentation and verification of existing benchmarks ensures the integrity of geodetic data used by surveyors, engineers, and planners. This point's continued recognition supports professional surveying standards and local infrastructure development projects.

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H 895 — NGS DC1215 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635700 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 122.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.875556°, -117.241389°, corresponding to 32° 52′ 32.00″ N, 117° 14′ 29.00″ 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 H 895 — NGS DC1215 — San Diego, 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)32.875556, -117.241389
WGS84 (DMS)32° 52′ 32.00″ N, 117° 14′ 29.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation122.94 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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A 1313 — NGS DC1297 — San Diego, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VIEW RM 1 — NGS DC0980 — San Diego, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VIEW RM 2 — NGS DC0979 — San Diego, US
0.9 km away · US
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VIEW — NGS DC0981 — San Diego, US
0.9 km away · US
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PB 0551 A — NGS DC1298 — San Diego, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is H 895 — NGS DC1215 — San Diego, US?

H 895 — NGS DC1215 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635700 and sits at an elevation of 122.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of H 895 — NGS DC1215 — San Diego, US?

The position of H 895 — NGS DC1215 — San Diego, US in WGS84 is 32.875556°, -117.241389° (decimal), or 32° 52′ 32.00″ N, 117° 14′ 29.00″ 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.