Q 61 — NGS DC0515 — San Diego County, US

USNGStrigunknown#635791
Latitude
32.816389°
Longitude
-116.962222°
Ortho h
122.97 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which comprises the primary geodetic control infrastructure for the United States. Triangulation (trig) stations serve as fundamental reference points established through classical surveying methods, providing horizontal positional control that supports mapping, engineering projects, and scientific studies across the country. Located in San Diego County, California, at coordinates 32.81639°N, 116.96222°W, this benchmark contributes to the regional and national coordinate framework. Such stations are typically monumented points with documented positions used to validate modern surveys and establish local control networks. Verification and documentation of these stations remain valuable for surveyors and engineers performing boundary work, construction projects, and geodetic research. The preservation of benchmark records ensures continuity of the survey network for future users and contributes to the institutional knowledge of the nation's spatial reference system.

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Q 61 — NGS DC0515 — San Diego County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635791 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 123.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.816389°, -116.962222°, corresponding to 32° 48′ 59.00″ N, 116° 57′ 44.00″ 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 61 — NGS DC0515 — San Diego 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)32.816389, -116.962222
WGS84 (DMS)32° 48′ 59.00″ N, 116° 57′ 44.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation122.97 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
F 281 RESET — NGS DC0516 — El Cajon, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 281 — NGS DC0513 — San Diego County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 281 — NGS DC0514 — El Cajon, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SEE AP 1967 STA A — NGS AD9373 — El Cajon, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SEE ARP — NGS AD9372 — El Cajon, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAP — NGS DC2097 — El Cajon, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Q 61 — NGS DC0515 — San Diego County, US?

Q 61 — NGS DC0515 — San Diego County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635791 and sits at an elevation of 123.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Q 61 — NGS DC0515 — San Diego County, US?

The position of Q 61 — NGS DC0515 — San Diego County, US in WGS84 is 32.816389°, -116.962222° (decimal), or 32° 48′ 59.00″ N, 116° 57′ 44.00″ 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.