MAIN — NGS HT1894 — Alameda, US

USNGStrigunknown#2801
Latitude
37.783360°
Longitude
-122.291474°
Ortho h
2.36 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the primary geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as fundamental control points for surveying, mapping, and civil engineering projects by providing precise horizontal and vertical reference coordinates. Located near Alameda, California, this point contributes to the western regional geodetic infrastructure. The coordinates 37.78336°N, 122.29147°W position it within the San Francisco Bay Area vicinity, an area of substantial surveying activity. For surveying professionals, verification and documentation of benchmark locations remain essential for maintaining the integrity of local and regional control networks. Accurate positioning data enables reliable survey work, infrastructure development, and GIS applications. While elevation data for this station remains unrecorded in available documentation, the horizontal coordinates provide valuable reference information for professional surveying operations in the area.

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MAIN — NGS HT1894 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2801 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.783360°, -122.291474°, corresponding to 37° 47′ 0.09″ N, 122° 17′ 29.31″ 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 MAIN — NGS HT1894 — 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)37.783360, -122.291474
WGS84 (DMS)37° 47′ 0.09″ N, 122° 17′ 29.31″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation2.36 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
MAIN ATL — NGS HT0880 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MAIN SING — NGS HT1895 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ATL THIRD — NGS HT2908 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
THIRD ATL — NGS HT0879 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WATER TANK NORTH — NGS HT0884 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
941 4750 Q TIDAL — NGS HT3554 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MAIN — NGS HT1894 — Alameda, US?

MAIN — NGS HT1894 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2801 and sits at an elevation of 2.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MAIN — NGS HT1894 — Alameda, US?

The position of MAIN — NGS HT1894 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.783360°, -122.291474° (decimal), or 37° 47′ 0.09″ N, 122° 17′ 29.31″ 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.