M 892 — NGS DC0338 — San Diego County, US

USNGStrigunknown#636055
Latitude
32.708333°
Longitude
-116.984722°
Ortho h
80.99 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the backbone of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in San Diego County, California, at coordinates 32.70833°N, 116.98472°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal control. Triangulation stations of this type are established to provide accurate positional references for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regions. The NGS network enables surveyors and cartographers to relate local measurements to the national coordinate system with documented precision. Verification and maintenance of such benchmark stations remain valuable to the surveying profession. Even where elevation data is not recorded, the horizontal coordinates provide essential control for cadastral surveys, construction layout, and geospatial analysis. Documentation of these points preserves institutional knowledge and supports the continuity of surveying standards in San Diego County and the broader region.

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M 892 — NGS DC0338 — 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 #636055 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 81.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.708333°, -116.984722°, corresponding to 32° 42′ 30.00″ N, 116° 59′ 5.00″ 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 M 892 — NGS DC0338 — 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)32.708333, -116.984722
WGS84 (DMS)32° 42′ 30.00″ N, 116° 59′ 5.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation80.99 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
N 892 — NGS DC0337 — San Diego County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 892 — NGS DC0339 — San Diego County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOG — NGS DC2079 — San Diego County, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 890 — NGS DC0716 — San Diego County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 890 RESET — NGS DC0717 — San Diego County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 890 — NGS DC0715 — San Diego County, US
2.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is M 892 — NGS DC0338 — San Diego County, US?

M 892 — NGS DC0338 — San Diego County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #636055 and sits at an elevation of 81.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of M 892 — NGS DC0338 — San Diego County, US?

The position of M 892 — NGS DC0338 — San Diego County, US in WGS84 is 32.708333°, -116.984722° (decimal), or 32° 42′ 30.00″ N, 116° 59′ 5.00″ 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.