JAW — NGS DC1495 — San Diego, US

USNGStrigunknown#635839
Latitude
32.763219°
Longitude
-117.128324°
Ortho h
120.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the foundational control points supporting all surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near San Diego, California at coordinates 32.76322° north latitude and 117.12832° west longitude, this trig point serves as a reference station for precise horizontal positioning. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided accurate geometric control for geodetic networks through intervisible sight lines and angular measurements. Modern surveyors and engineers rely on such established control points to verify survey accuracy, establish local project datums, and ensure consistency across mapping projects. Documentation and periodic verification of benchmark stations remain essential practices in maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic infrastructure. This point's continued accessibility and condition support the ongoing accuracy requirements of surveying, construction, and geographic information systems throughout the region.

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JAW — NGS DC1495 — 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 #635839 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 120.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.763219°, -117.128324°, corresponding to 32° 45′ 47.59″ N, 117° 7′ 41.97″ 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 JAW — NGS DC1495 — 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)32.763219, -117.128324
WGS84 (DMS)32° 45′ 47.59″ N, 117° 7′ 41.97″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation120.00 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
JOB — NGS DC1474 — San Diego, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 896 RESET — NGS DC1086 — San Diego, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 896 — NGS DC1085 — San Diego, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SAN DIEGO PUMPING STA 1 TANK — NGS DC1487
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 321 — NGS DC1087 — San Diego, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 280 — NGS DC0849 — San Diego, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is JAW — NGS DC1495 — San Diego, US?

JAW — NGS DC1495 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635839 and sits at an elevation of 120.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of JAW — NGS DC1495 — San Diego, US?

The position of JAW — NGS DC1495 — San Diego, US in WGS84 is 32.763219°, -117.128324° (decimal), or 32° 45′ 47.59″ N, 117° 7′ 41.97″ 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.