K 6 RM 1 — NGS HT1003 — Oakland, US

USNGStrigunknown#2600
Latitude
37.804722°
Longitude
-122.271111°
Ortho h
13.07 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network for the United States. As a trig point, it served as a horizontal reference monument for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Located near Oakland, California, at coordinates 37.80472° N, 122.27111° W, this benchmark contributes to the precise geodetic framework essential for large-scale surveying, engineering projects, and spatial data development. Trig stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional references for surveyors conducting boundary determinations, infrastructure planning, and topographic mapping. Their continued documentation and verification remain valuable for maintaining survey quality and for researchers studying the evolution of regional coordinate systems. The NGS network represents decades of accumulated precision positioning data that underpins modern surveying standards in the United States.

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K 6 RM 1 — NGS HT1003 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2600 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 13.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.804722°, -122.271111°, corresponding to 37° 48′ 17.00″ N, 122° 16′ 16.00″ 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 K 6 RM 1 — NGS HT1003 — Oakland, 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)37.804722, -122.271111
WGS84 (DMS)37° 48′ 17.00″ N, 122° 16′ 16.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation13.07 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
CENTRAL — NGS HT2920 — Oakland, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OAKLAND 2 — NGS HT1004
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OAKLAND TRIBUNE BLDG FLAGPOLE — NGS HT2960
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENTRAL B — NGS HT2930 — Oakland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENTRAL A — NGS HT2931 — Oakland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 385 — NGS HT1002 — Oakland, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is K 6 RM 1 — NGS HT1003 — Oakland, US?

K 6 RM 1 — NGS HT1003 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2600 and sits at an elevation of 13.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of K 6 RM 1 — NGS HT1003 — Oakland, US?

The position of K 6 RM 1 — NGS HT1003 — Oakland, US in WGS84 is 37.804722°, -122.271111° (decimal), or 37° 48′ 17.00″ N, 122° 16′ 16.00″ 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.