HOG — NGS GT1886 — Fresno County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8857
Latitude
36.885736°
Longitude
-119.313280°
Ortho h
958.70 m
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in Fresno County, California at coordinates 36.88574° North, 119.31328° West, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for local and regional surveying operations. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create horizontal control networks enabling accurate spatial measurements and map development. The point's documented geographic position provides surveyors, engineers, and cartographers with a reliable datum for subsequent fieldwork and coordinate transformations. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain essential for ensuring the integrity of the national spatial reference system. Documentation of these control points preserves their utility for future surveying projects and scientific applications requiring positional accuracy across the landscape.

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HOG — NGS GT1886 — Fresno County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8857 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 958.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.885736°, -119.313280°, corresponding to 36° 53′ 8.65″ N, 119° 18′ 47.81″ 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 HOG — NGS GT1886 — Fresno 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)36.885736, -119.313280
WGS84 (DMS)36° 53′ 8.65″ N, 119° 18′ 47.81″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation958.70 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
WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, US
10.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BEAR MTN TV STATION KMJ MAST — NGS GT1867 — Fresno County, US
15.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BEAR MTN RADIO STA KMJ MAST — NGS GT1868 — Fresno County, US
15.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BEAR MOUNTAIN FIRE LOT — NGS GT1869 — Fresno County, US
15.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 802 — NGS GT1663 — Fresno County, US
17.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 1233 — NGS GT1665 — Fresno County, US
18.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HOG — NGS GT1886 — Fresno County, US?

HOG — NGS GT1886 — Fresno County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8857 and sits at an elevation of 958.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HOG — NGS GT1886 — Fresno County, US?

The position of HOG — NGS GT1886 — Fresno County, US in WGS84 is 36.885736°, -119.313280° (decimal), or 36° 53′ 8.65″ N, 119° 18′ 47.81″ 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.