OAKLAND SHREDDED WHEAT BLDG TR — NGS HT2945

USNGStrigunknown#2637
Latitude
37.809572°
Longitude
-122.289261°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's classical triangulation network, which forms a foundational component of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Oakland, California at coordinates 37.80957°N, 122.28926°W, this trig point serves as a control station for horizontal positioning and mapping applications across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create a framework of precisely positioned reference points, enabling surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate boundary surveys, infrastructure development, and cartographic work. The station's position contributes to the broader NGS network that supports land surveying, GPS calibration, and geospatial projects throughout the country. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveying professionals, as these established control points provide reliable references for contemporary surveys and ensure consistency with historical geodetic work in the region.

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OAKLAND SHREDDED WHEAT BLDG TR — NGS HT2945 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2637 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.809572°, -122.289261°, corresponding to 37° 48′ 34.46″ N, 122° 17′ 21.34″ 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 SHREDDED WHEAT BLDG TR — NGS HT2945 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)37.809572, -122.289261
WGS84 (DMS)37° 48′ 34.46″ N, 122° 17′ 21.34″ 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
25 H — NGS HT0660 — Oakland, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 1444 — NGS HT3545 — Oakland, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
25 I — NGS HT0661 — Oakland, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
25 — NGS HT0658 — Oakland, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
25 J — NGS HT0662 — Oakland, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FIFTH RM 5 — NGS HT0663 — Oakland, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is OAKLAND SHREDDED WHEAT BLDG TR — NGS HT2945?

OAKLAND SHREDDED WHEAT BLDG TR — NGS HT2945 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2637. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of OAKLAND SHREDDED WHEAT BLDG TR — NGS HT2945?

The position of OAKLAND SHREDDED WHEAT BLDG TR — NGS HT2945 in WGS84 is 37.809572°, -122.289261° (decimal), or 37° 48′ 34.46″ N, 122° 17′ 21.34″ 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.