R 571 — NGS HT0170 — Contra Costa County, US

USNGStrigunknown#3115
Latitude
37.818056°
Longitude
-122.146389°
Ortho h
152.48 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental horizontal control framework across the United States. Located in Contra Costa County, California, at coordinates 37.81806° N, 122.14639° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for precise surveying and mapping operations. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided intervisible control points essential for accurate geodetic measurements across regions. Though elevation data has not been recorded in this registry entry, the point's horizontal coordinates support local and regional surveying projects, infrastructure development, and scientific investigations requiring reliable positional reference. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity, ensuring consistency in surveying practices, and preserving institutional knowledge regarding the nation's control network.

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R 571 — NGS HT0170 — Contra Costa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3115 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 152.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.818056°, -122.146389°, corresponding to 37° 49′ 5.00″ N, 122° 8′ 47.00″ 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 R 571 — NGS HT0170 — Contra Costa 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)37.818056, -122.146389
WGS84 (DMS)37° 49′ 5.00″ N, 122° 8′ 47.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation152.48 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 571 — NGS HT0169 — Moraga, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 572 — NGS HT0168 — Moraga, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
478.88 — NGS HT0167 — Moraga, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
10 — NGS HT0172 — Contra Costa County, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REDWOOD — NGS HT2518 — Contra Costa County, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 571 — NGS HT0173 — Contra Costa County, US
2.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is R 571 — NGS HT0170 — Contra Costa County, US?

R 571 — NGS HT0170 — Contra Costa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3115 and sits at an elevation of 152.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of R 571 — NGS HT0170 — Contra Costa County, US?

The position of R 571 — NGS HT0170 — Contra Costa County, US in WGS84 is 37.818056°, -122.146389° (decimal), or 37° 49′ 5.00″ N, 122° 8′ 47.00″ 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.