MARKLEY — NGS HS5113 — Contra Costa County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2073
Latitude
37.959984°
Longitude
-121.874661°
Ortho h
460.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the backbone of horizontal geodetic infrastructure across the United States. Located in Contra Costa County, California, at coordinates 37.95998°, -121.87466°, this benchmark serves as a reference point for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring precise positional data. Trig stations like this one were established to provide accurate horizontal control through a hierarchy of networks. Surveyors and GIS professionals rely on such monumented points to establish local coordinate systems and validate survey work. Documentation and periodic verification of these benchmarks are essential for maintaining the integrity of cadastral records, infrastructure development, and large-scale mapping initiatives. The systematic preservation of NGS control networks supports both contemporary surveying practice and long-term geodetic stability.

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MARKLEY — NGS HS5113 — Contra Costa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2073 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 460.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.959984°, -121.874661°, corresponding to 37° 57′ 35.94″ N, 121° 52′ 28.78″ 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 MARKLEY — NGS HS5113 — Contra Costa 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)37.959984, -121.874661
WGS84 (DMS)37° 57′ 35.94″ N, 121° 52′ 28.78″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation460.00 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
V 376 — NGS HS3718 — Contra Costa County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 563 — NGS HS3719 — Contra Costa County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 376 — NGS HS3716 — Contra Costa County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 376 — NGS HS3720 — Contra Costa County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 376 — NGS HS3715 — Contra Costa County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 563 — NGS HS3714 — Contra Costa County, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MARKLEY — NGS HS5113 — Contra Costa County, US?

MARKLEY — NGS HS5113 — Contra Costa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2073 and sits at an elevation of 460.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MARKLEY — NGS HS5113 — Contra Costa County, US?

The position of MARKLEY — NGS HS5113 — Contra Costa County, US in WGS84 is 37.959984°, -121.874661° (decimal), or 37° 57′ 35.94″ N, 121° 52′ 28.78″ 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.