NAUTICAL SOUTH — NGS DC1768 — San Diego, US

USNGStrigunknown#636095
Latitude
32.691451°
Longitude
-117.226943°
Ortho h
4.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near San Diego, California at coordinates 32.69145°N, 117.22694°W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal control in the region. Triangulation stations of this type are monumented points used to support precise geodetic measurements and provide positional reference data for surveyors, engineers, and mapmakers. The point's documented location enables surveyors to reference their work to the national datum and maintain consistency in local and regional surveys. Verification and documentation of such control points remains important for ensuring the integrity of the geodetic network and supporting accurate spatial data collection throughout southern California.

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NAUTICAL SOUTH — NGS DC1768 — 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 #636095 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 4.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.691451°, -117.226943°, corresponding to 32° 41′ 29.22″ N, 117° 13′ 36.99″ 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 NAUTICAL SOUTH — NGS DC1768 — 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)32.691451, -117.226943
WGS84 (DMS)32° 41′ 29.22″ N, 117° 13′ 36.99″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation4.00 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:

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Ballast Point
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALLAST POINT LIGHT — NGS DC1748 — San Diego, US
0.8 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · historic_site
Fort Guijarros
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 734 — NGS DC0794 — San Diego, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 734 RESET — NGS DC0795 — San Diego, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is NAUTICAL SOUTH — NGS DC1768 — San Diego, US?

NAUTICAL SOUTH — NGS DC1768 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #636095 and sits at an elevation of 4.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of NAUTICAL SOUTH — NGS DC1768 — San Diego, US?

The position of NAUTICAL SOUTH — NGS DC1768 — San Diego, US in WGS84 is 32.691451°, -117.226943° (decimal), or 32° 41′ 29.22″ N, 117° 13′ 36.99″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.