L 281 — NGS DC0519 — El Cajon, US

USNGStrigunknown#635785
Latitude
32.797222°
Longitude
-116.962500°
Ortho h
132.01 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the foundational reference frame for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near El Cajon, California, at coordinates 32.79722° N, 116.96250° W, this trig point serves as a monumented survey station for precision geodetic work in San Diego County. Triangulation stations function as fixed reference points for surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals conducting boundary surveys, construction layout, and geographic information system development. The NGS network remains integral to national infrastructure projects and land administration. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks provide essential continuity for surveying operations and help maintain the integrity of horizontal control throughout the region. Professionals undertaking surveys in this area should reference this point's current condition and accessibility status through the NGS database.

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L 281 — NGS DC0519 — El Cajon, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635785 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 132.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.797222°, -116.962500°, corresponding to 32° 47′ 50.00″ N, 116° 57′ 45.00″ 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 L 281 — NGS DC0519 — El Cajon, 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)32.797222, -116.962500
WGS84 (DMS)32° 47′ 50.00″ N, 116° 57′ 45.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation132.01 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
L 281 RESET — NGS DC0518 — El Cajon, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 61 RESET — NGS AA9742 — El Cajon, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PRIMAL — NGS DC0520 — El Cajon, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAP — NGS DC2097 — El Cajon, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 281 RESET — NGS DC0516 — El Cajon, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
O 61 RESET — NGS DC0522 — El Cajon, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is L 281 — NGS DC0519 — El Cajon, US?

L 281 — NGS DC0519 — El Cajon, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635785 and sits at an elevation of 132.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of L 281 — NGS DC0519 — El Cajon, US?

The position of L 281 — NGS DC0519 — El Cajon, US in WGS84 is 32.797222°, -116.962500° (decimal), or 32° 47′ 50.00″ N, 116° 57′ 45.00″ 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.