LEG — NGS DC1578 — San Diego County, US

USNGStrigunknown#635992
Latitude
32.744987°
Longitude
-117.008076°
Ortho h
177.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which serves as the foundation for the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in San Diego County, California, at coordinates 32.74499° N, 117.00808° W, this trig point functions as a horizontal control station used for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate positional reference data for large-scale surveys and cartographic work. Such points remain valuable for verifying existing control networks, establishing local survey frameworks, and supporting precision measurement activities. Proper documentation and periodic verification of benchmark locations ensure the continued utility of the national geodetic network. Surveyors and mapping professionals rely on these stations for accurate coordinate references in civil engineering, land surveying, and geographic information system applications.

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LEG — NGS DC1578 — San Diego County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635992 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 177.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.744987°, -117.008076°, corresponding to 32° 44′ 41.95″ N, 117° 0′ 29.07″ 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 LEG — NGS DC1578 — San Diego County, 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)32.744987, -117.008076
WGS84 (DMS)32° 44′ 41.95″ N, 117° 0′ 29.07″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation177.00 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
J 890 RESET — NGS DC0969 — San Diego County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 890 — NGS DC0967 — San Diego County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 890 — NGS DC0712 — San Diego County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 61 — NGS DC0711 — Lemon Grove, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DAD — NGS DC1464 — La Mesa, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 890 — NGS DC0713 — San Diego County, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LEG — NGS DC1578 — San Diego County, US?

LEG — NGS DC1578 — San Diego County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635992 and sits at an elevation of 177.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LEG — NGS DC1578 — San Diego County, US?

The position of LEG — NGS DC1578 — San Diego County, US in WGS84 is 32.744987°, -117.008076° (decimal), or 32° 44′ 41.95″ N, 117° 0′ 29.07″ 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.