S 896 — NGS DC0915 — San Diego, US

USNGStrigunknown#635707
Latitude
32.859250°
Longitude
-117.118000°
Ortho h
141.35 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the geometric framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near San Diego, California at coordinates 32.85925°, -117.11800°, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for horizontal control in the region. Triangulation stations of this classification provide monumented positions of known accuracy, enabling surveyors to establish local surveys and verify spatial relationships across geographic areas. Such points are integral to cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geodetic science. Documentation and recovery of these reference stations remain valuable for professional surveyors and geospatial practitioners, ensuring access to reliable control points for contemporary survey work. Verification of the monument's condition and position contributes to the continuity and reliability of the broader geodetic infrastructure supporting surveying activities throughout California and beyond.

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S 896 — NGS DC0915 — 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 #635707 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 141.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.859250°, -117.118000°, corresponding to 32° 51′ 33.30″ N, 117° 7′ 4.80″ 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 S 896 — NGS DC0915 — 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)32.859250, -117.118000
WGS84 (DMS)32° 51′ 33.30″ N, 117° 7′ 4.80″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation141.35 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
T 896 — NGS DC0914 — San Diego, US
1.0 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · mine_entrance
Miramar Quarry
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
417.0 — NGS DC0918 — San Diego, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KEARNY — NGS DC0911 — San Diego, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 896 RESET — NGS DC0920 — San Diego, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KID — NGS DC1457 — San Diego, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is S 896 — NGS DC0915 — San Diego, US?

S 896 — NGS DC0915 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635707 and sits at an elevation of 141.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of S 896 — NGS DC0915 — San Diego, US?

The position of S 896 — NGS DC0915 — San Diego, US in WGS84 is 32.859250°, -117.118000° (decimal), or 32° 51′ 33.30″ N, 117° 7′ 4.80″ 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.