OAKLAND MORMON TEMPLE SPIRE — NGS HT2548

USNGStrigunknown#3168
Latitude
37.807812°
Longitude
-122.199086°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' surveying and mapping infrastructure. Located near Oakland, California at coordinates 37.80781°N, 122.19909°W, this trig point serves as a reference for establishing accurate horizontal positions in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create networks of known positions from which surveyors could extend precise measurements across broad areas. The point's documented location within the NGS database enables surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to tie their local work to the national coordinate system. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for quality assurance in surveying projects, geodetic research, and the maintenance of spatial data infrastructure. Professional surveyors may reference this point when conducting high-precision work in the Oakland area.

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OAKLAND MORMON TEMPLE SPIRE — NGS HT2548 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3168 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.807812°, -122.199086°, corresponding to 37° 48′ 28.12″ N, 122° 11′ 56.71″ 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 MORMON TEMPLE SPIRE — NGS HT2548 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)37.807812, -122.199086
WGS84 (DMS)37° 48′ 28.12″ N, 122° 11′ 56.71″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (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:

US NGS · triangulation station
TEMPLE — NGS HT2513 — Oakland, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TEMPLE ECC — NGS HT2514 — Oakland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 1253 — NGS HT1857 — Oakland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 1253 — NGS HT1858 — Oakland, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 1253 — NGS HT1859 — Oakland, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 1253 — NGS HT1856 — Oakland, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is OAKLAND MORMON TEMPLE SPIRE — NGS HT2548?

OAKLAND MORMON TEMPLE SPIRE — NGS HT2548 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3168. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of OAKLAND MORMON TEMPLE SPIRE — NGS HT2548?

The position of OAKLAND MORMON TEMPLE SPIRE — NGS HT2548 in WGS84 is 37.807812°, -122.199086° (decimal), or 37° 48′ 28.12″ N, 122° 11′ 56.71″ 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.