PIEDMONT RM 3 — NGS HT2530 — Oakland, US

USNGStrigunknown#2437
Latitude
37.833377°
Longitude
-122.228224°
Ortho h
198.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This is a triangulation station within the National Geodetic Survey network, a foundational component of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in the Oakland, California vicinity at coordinates 37.83338° N, 122.22822° W, this trig point serves as a control station for establishing accurate horizontal positioning and azimuth references across the region. Triangulation stations function as fixed reference monuments enabling surveyors and engineers to conduct precise measurements for mapping, construction, and infrastructure projects. The NGS network maintains these points to support cadastral surveys, property boundary determinations, and large-scale geographical assessments. Documentation and periodic verification of benchmark positions ensure the integrity of regional survey networks. For surveying professionals, confirming the stability and accessibility of such control points remains essential for maintaining measurement consistency and traceability within established geodetic datums. This station contributes to the broader framework supporting accurate spatial referencing throughout the Bay Area.

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PIEDMONT RM 3 — NGS HT2530 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2437 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 198.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.833377°, -122.228224°, corresponding to 37° 50′ 0.16″ N, 122° 13′ 41.61″ 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 PIEDMONT RM 3 — NGS HT2530 — Oakland, 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)37.833377, -122.228224
WGS84 (DMS)37° 50′ 0.16″ N, 122° 13′ 41.61″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation198.00 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
SUNRISE — NGS HT2541 — Piedmont, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CROSS — NGS HT2502 — Oakland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 1253 — NGS HT1853 — Oakland, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 1253 — NGS HT1854 — Oakland, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 572 — NGS HT0179 — Oakland, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 571 — NGS HT0178 — Oakland, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PIEDMONT RM 3 — NGS HT2530 — Oakland, US?

PIEDMONT RM 3 — NGS HT2530 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2437 and sits at an elevation of 198.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PIEDMONT RM 3 — NGS HT2530 — Oakland, US?

The position of PIEDMONT RM 3 — NGS HT2530 — Oakland, US in WGS84 is 37.833377°, -122.228224° (decimal), or 37° 50′ 0.16″ N, 122° 13′ 41.61″ 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.