PLS 1 — NGS AH2407 — San Diego, US

USNGStrigunknown#636046
Latitude
32.747872°
Longitude
-117.208294°
Ortho h
3.05 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the foundational control points for the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near San Diego, California at 32.74787°N, 117.20829°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise horizontal control through intervisible networks of elevated observation points. Such benchmarks remain valuable for confirming the accuracy of modern survey work, validating coordinate transformations, and establishing local survey networks. Documentation and verification of existing control points supports the continued integrity of cadastral, engineering, and infrastructure projects in the area. Regular monitoring helps ensure these references maintain their utility for professional surveying applications.

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PLS 1 — NGS AH2407 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #636046 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.747872°, -117.208294°, corresponding to 32° 44′ 52.34″ N, 117° 12′ 29.86″ 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 PLS 1 — NGS AH2407 — San Diego, 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)32.747872, -117.208294
WGS84 (DMS)32° 44′ 52.34″ N, 117° 12′ 29.86″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation3.05 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
G 1313 — NGS DC1320 — San Diego, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 899 — NGS DC1038 — San Diego, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SAN DIEGO USN TRAINING STA CUP — NGS DC1730
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
XX 735 — NGS DC1041 — San Diego, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 1415 — NGS DC1433 — San Diego, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D — NGS DC1040 — San Diego, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PLS 1 — NGS AH2407 — San Diego, US?

PLS 1 — NGS AH2407 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #636046 and sits at an elevation of 3.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PLS 1 — NGS AH2407 — San Diego, US?

The position of PLS 1 — NGS AH2407 — San Diego, US in WGS84 is 32.747872°, -117.208294° (decimal), or 32° 44′ 52.34″ N, 117° 12′ 29.86″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 11N (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.