PACHECO 2 RM 5 — NGS HT0135 — Contra Costa County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1987
Latitude
37.993553°
Longitude
-122.073769°
Ortho h
14.34 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used to support terrestrial and geodetic measurements across regional and national projects. Located in Contra Costa County, California, this benchmark contributes to the broader NGS horizontal control network. The coordinates provided establish its position within the State Plane Coordinate System and the national datum framework. Documentation and verification of such control points remain essential for surveying professionals conducting boundary surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. Maintaining accurate records of these reference stations ensures consistency in spatial data and supports the long-term reliability of surveying operations across the region. Regular verification visits help confirm the stability and continued utility of these foundational geodetic monuments.

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PACHECO 2 RM 5 — NGS HT0135 — Contra Costa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1987 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 14.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.993553°, -122.073769°, corresponding to 37° 59′ 36.79″ N, 122° 4′ 25.57″ 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 PACHECO 2 RM 5 — NGS HT0135 — Contra Costa County, 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)37.993553, -122.073769
WGS84 (DMS)37° 59′ 36.79″ N, 122° 4′ 25.57″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation14.34 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
PACHECO 2 — NGS HT0133 — Contra Costa County, US
0.0 km away · US
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B 1197 — NGS HT0136 — Contra Costa County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PACHECO 2 RM 4 — NGS HT0134 — Contra Costa County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 179 — NGS HT0129 — Contra Costa County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · GNSS reference point
GLACIER GPS — NGS AE7868 — Martinez, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 737 — NGS HT0138 — Contra Costa County, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PACHECO 2 RM 5 — NGS HT0135 — Contra Costa County, US?

PACHECO 2 RM 5 — NGS HT0135 — Contra Costa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1987 and sits at an elevation of 14.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PACHECO 2 RM 5 — NGS HT0135 — Contra Costa County, US?

The position of PACHECO 2 RM 5 — NGS HT0135 — Contra Costa County, US in WGS84 is 37.993553°, -122.073769° (decimal), or 37° 59′ 36.79″ N, 122° 4′ 25.57″ 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.