NINTH HAIGHT — NGS HT2948 — Alameda, US

USNGStrigunknown#3040
Latitude
37.774033°
Longitude
-122.270553°
Ortho h
8.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. As a trigonometric station, it serves as a precise horizontal control point used for positioning and establishing local survey networks. Located in the Alameda, California area, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in the San Francisco Bay Area. Triangulation stations like this one are fundamental to cadastral surveying, engineering projects, and cartographic accuracy. The NGS maintains these points as part of the National Spatial Reference System, enabling surveyors and engineers to reference their work to a consistent coordinate system. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains important for ensuring the integrity of survey networks and supporting continued access to reliable positional data for professional surveying applications.

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NINTH HAIGHT — NGS HT2948 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3040 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 8.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.774033°, -122.270553°, corresponding to 37° 46′ 26.52″ N, 122° 16′ 13.99″ 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 NINTH HAIGHT — NGS HT2948 — 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)37.774033, -122.270553
WGS84 (DMS)37° 46′ 26.52″ N, 122° 16′ 13.99″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation8.00 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
NINTH CENT — NGS HT0865 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VISTA NINTH — NGS HT2946 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENT EIGHTH — NGS HT2907 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENT CAROL — NGS HT2928 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VISTA EIGHTH — NGS HT2964 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VISTA CHAP — NGS HT2943 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is NINTH HAIGHT — NGS HT2948 — Alameda, US?

NINTH HAIGHT — NGS HT2948 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3040 and sits at an elevation of 8.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of NINTH HAIGHT — NGS HT2948 — Alameda, US?

The position of NINTH HAIGHT — NGS HT2948 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.774033°, -122.270553° (decimal), or 37° 46′ 26.52″ N, 122° 16′ 13.99″ 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.