NORTH ISLAND LIGHT 4 — NGS DC1696 — San Diego, US

USNGStrigunknown#636004
Latitude
32.708286°
Longitude
-117.219861°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near San Diego, California at coordinates 32.70829°N, 117.21986°W, this trig point serves as a horizontal reference monument for regional survey work. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise positions for large-scale surveying projects and mapping initiatives. The point's documented location enables surveyors and engineers to reference their local measurements to the national geodetic framework, ensuring consistency across projects and jurisdictions. Verification and documentation of such control points remain important for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network. Even where elevation data may be incomplete, the horizontal coordinates provide valuable reference information for professional surveying applications in the San Diego area.

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NORTH ISLAND LIGHT 4 — NGS DC1696 — 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 #636004 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.708286°, -117.219861°, corresponding to 32° 42′ 29.83″ N, 117° 13′ 11.50″ 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 NORTH ISLAND LIGHT 4 — NGS DC1696 — 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)32.708286, -117.219861
WGS84 (DMS)32° 42′ 29.83″ N, 117° 13′ 11.50″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
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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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ROCKWELL — NGS DC1687 — Coronado, US
1.1 km away · US
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SAN DIEGO BAY ENT RNG REAR LT — NGS DC1724
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FISHERMAN — NGS DC1754 — San Diego, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 722 — NGS DC0826 — San Diego, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SDC 2 — NGS DC0828 — San Diego, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HARBOR ISLAND LIGHT — NGS DC1771 — San Diego, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is NORTH ISLAND LIGHT 4 — NGS DC1696 — San Diego, US?

NORTH ISLAND LIGHT 4 — NGS DC1696 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #636004. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of NORTH ISLAND LIGHT 4 — NGS DC1696 — San Diego, US?

The position of NORTH ISLAND LIGHT 4 — NGS DC1696 — San Diego, US in WGS84 is 32.708286°, -117.219861° (decimal), or 32° 42′ 29.83″ N, 117° 13′ 11.50″ 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.