OAKLAND 5 — NGS HT0657

USNGStrigunknown#2554
Latitude
37.796111°
Longitude
-122.285000°
Ortho h
2.92 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the geometric framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned control points that surveyors and cartographers reference for accurate land measurements and spatial data collection. Located near Oakland, California, at coordinates 37.79611° N, 122.28500° W, this point contributes to regional geodetic control in the San Francisco Bay Area. The elevation of this station has not been recorded in available documentation. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic network, ensuring consistency across successive surveys, and supporting infrastructure projects, property boundary determinations, and scientific research. Surveyors should confirm the current condition and accessibility of this control point before field operations.

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OAKLAND 5 — NGS HT0657 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2554 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.796111°, -122.285000°, corresponding to 37° 47′ 46.00″ N, 122° 17′ 6.00″ 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 OAKLAND 5 — NGS HT0657 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)37.796111, -122.285000
WGS84 (DMS)37° 47′ 46.00″ N, 122° 17′ 6.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation2.92 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
941 4764 TIDAL 11 — NGS HT0656 — Oakland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORT 2 — NGS HT0655 — Oakland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORT 1 — NGS HT0654 — Oakland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
25 — NGS HT0658 — Oakland, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STAND B — NGS HT1898 — Alameda, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
941 4764 TIDAL 12 RESET — NGS HT0653 — Oakland, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is OAKLAND 5 — NGS HT0657?

OAKLAND 5 — NGS HT0657 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2554 and sits at an elevation of 2.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of OAKLAND 5 — NGS HT0657?

The position of OAKLAND 5 — NGS HT0657 in WGS84 is 37.796111°, -122.285000° (decimal), or 37° 47′ 46.00″ N, 122° 17′ 6.00″ 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?

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.