KNIGHT — NGS HT2456 — Lafayette, US

USNGStrigunknown#2384
Latitude
37.905472°
Longitude
-122.111879°
Ortho h
321.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which provides the fundamental geodetic framework for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the United States. Trigonometric stations of this type serve as control points for horizontal positioning and are established at locations selected for intervisibility with other network monuments. Located near Lafayette, California, at coordinates 37.90547° N, 122.11188° W, this point contributes to the regional geodetic infrastructure of the San Francisco Bay Area. The elevation value remains unrecorded in current documentation. Verification and accurate documentation of such control points are essential for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network and ensuring reliable positioning data for professional surveying applications. Field professionals should confirm monumentation status and accessibility before incorporating this station into survey work.

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KNIGHT — NGS HT2456 — Lafayette, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2384 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 321.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.905472°, -122.111879°, corresponding to 37° 54′ 19.70″ N, 122° 6′ 42.76″ 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 KNIGHT — NGS HT2456 — Lafayette, 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)37.905472, -122.111879
WGS84 (DMS)37° 54′ 19.70″ N, 122° 6′ 42.76″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation321.00 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
V 929 — NGS HT0094 — Lafayette, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
349.20 — NGS HT0095 — Lafayette, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
323.73 — NGS HT0091 — Lafayette, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 929 RESET — NGS HT0093 — Lafayette, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TANK — NGS HT2462 — Contra Costa County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · GNSS reference point
GPS 1989 — NGS HT3835 — Lafayette, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KNIGHT — NGS HT2456 — Lafayette, US?

KNIGHT — NGS HT2456 — Lafayette, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2384 and sits at an elevation of 321.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KNIGHT — NGS HT2456 — Lafayette, US?

The position of KNIGHT — NGS HT2456 — Lafayette, US in WGS84 is 37.905472°, -122.111879° (decimal), or 37° 54′ 19.70″ N, 122° 6′ 42.76″ 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.