Q 321 RM USGS — NGS DC0934 — San Diego, US

USNGStrigunknown#635859
Latitude
32.785000°
Longitude
-117.114167°
Ortho h
23.49 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic datum. Located near San Diego, California, at coordinates 32.78500° N, 117.11417° W, this trig point serves as a reference marker for surveyors conducting mapping, boundary determination, and engineering projects in the region. Triangulation stations like this were historically established to create networks of precisely positioned points across the country. They enable local surveyors to tie their measurements to the national coordinate system with confidence. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining data integrity and ensuring continuity in surveying practice. The point's continued presence and accurate registration in geodetic databases support both historical research and contemporary geospatial work.

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Q 321 RM USGS — NGS DC0934 — 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 #635859 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 23.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.785000°, -117.114167°, corresponding to 32° 47′ 6.00″ N, 117° 6′ 51.00″ 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 Q 321 RM USGS — NGS DC0934 — 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)32.785000, -117.114167
WGS84 (DMS)32° 47′ 6.00″ N, 117° 6′ 51.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation23.49 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
Q 321 — NGS DC0933 — San Diego, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 896 RESET — NGS DC0931 — San Diego, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 896 RESET — NGS DC0930 — San Diego, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAB — NGS DC1469 — San Diego, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 321 — NGS DC0939 — San Diego, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 896 — NGS DC0936 — San Diego, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Q 321 RM USGS — NGS DC0934 — San Diego, US?

Q 321 RM USGS — NGS DC0934 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635859 and sits at an elevation of 23.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Q 321 RM USGS — NGS DC0934 — San Diego, US?

The position of Q 321 RM USGS — NGS DC0934 — San Diego, US in WGS84 is 32.785000°, -117.114167° (decimal), or 32° 47′ 6.00″ N, 117° 6′ 51.00″ 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.