PORT 1 — NGS HT0654 — Oakland, US

USNGStrigunknown#2552
Latitude
37.795628°
Longitude
-122.279830°
Ellipsoidal h
-29.51 m
Ortho h
2.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the primary horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Located near Oakland, California at coordinates 37.79563°N, 122.27983°W, this trig point serves as a fundamental reference for regional surveying, mapping, and engineering projects. The ellipsoidal elevation of -29.5 meters reflects the point's position relative to the reference ellipsoid used in geodetic computations. Triangulation stations function as stable, monumented positions that enable surveyors and engineers to tie their local measurements into the national coordinate system. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains essential for maintaining the integrity of geodetic networks, supporting infrastructure development, and ensuring consistency in spatial data across jurisdictions and over time.

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PORT 1 — NGS HT0654 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2552 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.795628°, -122.279830°, corresponding to 37° 47′ 44.26″ N, 122° 16′ 47.39″ 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 PORT 1 — NGS HT0654 — 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)37.795628, -122.279830
WGS84 (DMS)37° 47′ 44.26″ N, 122° 16′ 47.39″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation2.90 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
PORT 2 — NGS HT0655 — Oakland, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
941 4764 TIDAL 12 RESET — NGS HT0653 — Oakland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
941 4764 TIDAL 11 — NGS HT0656 — Oakland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OAKLAND 5 — NGS HT0657
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STAND A — NGS HT1899 — Alameda, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STAND B — NGS HT1898 — Alameda, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PORT 1 — NGS HT0654 — Oakland, US?

PORT 1 — NGS HT0654 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2552 and sits at an elevation of 2.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PORT 1 — NGS HT0654 — Oakland, US?

The position of PORT 1 — NGS HT0654 — Oakland, US in WGS84 is 37.795628°, -122.279830° (decimal), or 37° 47′ 44.26″ N, 122° 16′ 47.39″ 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.