MARTIN — NGS DR6847 — San Diego, US

USNGStrigunknown#635768
Latitude
32.863657°
Longitude
-117.253120°
Ellipsoidal h
-17.16 m
Ortho h
17.86 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station (trig point) within the NGS geodetic network, positioned near San Diego, California at coordinates 32.86366° N, 117.25312° W. The ellipsoidal elevation is -17.2 meters, indicating a location below the reference ellipsoid datum plane. As part of the NGS framework, this point contributes to the national system of horizontal and vertical control that supports surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the United States. Triangulation stations serve as monumented reference points established through precise geodetic measurements, enabling surveyors to accurately determine positions and elevations for subsequent work. Documentation and verification of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the nation's spatial reference system. Regular maintenance and confirmation of benchmark locations ensure their continued utility for professional surveying applications and spatial data infrastructure development.

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MARTIN — NGS DR6847 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635768 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 17.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.863657°, -117.253120°, corresponding to 32° 51′ 49.17″ N, 117° 15′ 11.23″ 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 MARTIN — NGS DR6847 — San Diego, 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)32.863657, -117.253120
WGS84 (DMS)32° 51′ 49.17″ N, 117° 15′ 11.23″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation17.86 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
MARTIN RM 2 — NGS DR6845 — San Diego, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MARTIN RM 1 — NGS DR6846 — San Diego, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
941 0230 N TIDAL — NGS DC1314 — San Diego, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
941 0230 U — NGS DR6848 — San Diego, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
941 0230 T — NGS DR6849 — San Diego, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
941 0230 TIDAL 2 — NGS DC0995 — San Diego, US
0.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MARTIN — NGS DR6847 — San Diego, US?

MARTIN — NGS DR6847 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635768 and sits at an elevation of 17.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MARTIN — NGS DR6847 — San Diego, US?

The position of MARTIN — NGS DR6847 — San Diego, US in WGS84 is 32.863657°, -117.253120° (decimal), or 32° 51′ 49.17″ N, 117° 15′ 11.23″ 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.