JAY — NGS DC1482 — San Diego, US

USNGStrigunknown#635829
Latitude
32.800672°
Longitude
-117.152480°
Ortho h
136.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which maintains the primary geodetic control framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely established reference points that support surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across national infrastructure. Located near San Diego, California at coordinates 32.80067° N, 117.15248° W, this benchmark contributes to regional horizontal control. Such points are typically established on elevated or prominent locations to facilitate line-of-sight observations used in triangulation networks. Documentation and verification of geodetic reference points remain essential for maintaining positional accuracy in surveying operations. Professional surveyors rely on established benchmarks to reference local measurements and ensure consistency across multiple projects. Regular inspection and confirmation of these control stations help preserve the integrity of the nation's geodetic datums and support accurate spatial data collection.

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JAY — NGS DC1482 — 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 #635829 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 136.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.800672°, -117.152480°, corresponding to 32° 48′ 2.42″ N, 117° 9′ 8.93″ 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 JAY — NGS DC1482 — 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)32.800672, -117.152480
WGS84 (DMS)32° 48′ 2.42″ N, 117° 9′ 8.93″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation136.00 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
JIB — NGS DC1501 — San Diego, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 896 RESET — NGS DC1082 — San Diego, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · GNSS reference point
SAN DIEGO GPS 17 — NGS DC2129
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ARP 2 MYF — NGS AE6757 — San Diego, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AP STA B MYF — NGS AE6759 — San Diego, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 896 — NGS DC1084 — San Diego, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is JAY — NGS DC1482 — San Diego, US?

JAY — NGS DC1482 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635829 and sits at an elevation of 136.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of JAY — NGS DC1482 — San Diego, US?

The position of JAY — NGS DC1482 — San Diego, US in WGS84 is 32.800672°, -117.152480° (decimal), or 32° 48′ 2.42″ N, 117° 9′ 8.93″ 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.