LAFAY JOSE — NGS HT0861 — Alameda, US

USNGStrigunknown#2819
Latitude
37.765436°
Longitude
-122.255847°
Ortho h
7.01 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Trig points serve as fundamental reference stations for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across their respective regions. Located near Alameda, California at coordinates 37.76544°N, 122.25585°W, this benchmark contributes to the geodetic infrastructure of the San Francisco Bay Area. Such stations enable surveyors and engineers to establish local coordinate systems with known accuracy and precision. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remain essential to maintaining data integrity within the NGS network. As survey technology evolves, confirming the continued stability and accessibility of historical control points supports both legacy projects and modern applications requiring high-precision spatial reference data.

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LAFAY JOSE — NGS HT0861 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2819 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 7.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.765436°, -122.255847°, corresponding to 37° 45′ 55.57″ N, 122° 15′ 21.05″ 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 LAFAY JOSE — NGS HT0861 — Alameda, 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)37.765436, -122.255847
WGS84 (DMS)37° 45′ 55.57″ N, 122° 15′ 21.05″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation7.01 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
LA FAY ENC — NGS HT2902 — Alameda, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOSPITAL RM 2 — NGS HT0860 — Alameda, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRAND JOSE — NGS HT0862 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALAMEDA ST JOSEPHS HOSP CUPOLA — NGS HT2933
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WILL JOSE — NGS HT2987 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRAND ENC — NGS HT0863 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LAFAY JOSE — NGS HT0861 — Alameda, US?

LAFAY JOSE — NGS HT0861 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2819 and sits at an elevation of 7.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LAFAY JOSE — NGS HT0861 — Alameda, US?

The position of LAFAY JOSE — NGS HT0861 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.765436°, -122.255847° (decimal), or 37° 45′ 55.57″ N, 122° 15′ 21.05″ 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.