SAN DIEGO GPS 17 — NGS DC2129

USNGSgnssunknown#635835
Latitude
32.818429°
Longitude
-117.147833°
Ellipsoidal h
90.97 m
Ortho h
125.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This GNSS reference station is part of the NGS network, which maintains the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) for the United States. Located near San Diego, California at coordinates 32.81843° N, 117.14783° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 91.0 meters, this point serves as a critical control station for high-precision surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. GNSS stations of this type provide continuous or campaign-mode positioning data that support geodetic surveys, infrastructure projects, and scientific research requiring precise geospatial information. The station's location in Southern California places it within an active tectonic region, making it particularly valuable for monitoring crustal deformation and validating positioning accuracy. Proper documentation and periodic verification of such reference points ensure the integrity of the geodetic framework upon which surveying professionals and engineering projects depend for accurate spatial reference.

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SAN DIEGO GPS 17 — NGS DC2129 is a GNSS reference point located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635835 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 125.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.818429°, -117.147833°, corresponding to 32° 49′ 6.34″ N, 117° 8′ 52.20″ 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 SAN DIEGO GPS 17 — NGS DC2129 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)32.818429, -117.147833
WGS84 (DMS)32° 49′ 6.34″ N, 117° 8′ 52.20″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation125.50 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 896 — NGS DC1084 — San Diego, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AP STA B MYF — NGS AE6759 — San Diego, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JOT — NGS DC1476 — San Diego, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 47 — NGS DC1083 — San Diego, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ARP 2 MYF — NGS AE6757 — San Diego, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 896 RESET — NGS DC1082 — San Diego, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SAN DIEGO GPS 17 — NGS DC2129?

SAN DIEGO GPS 17 — NGS DC2129 is a GNSS reference point located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635835 and sits at an elevation of 125.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SAN DIEGO GPS 17 — NGS DC2129?

The position of SAN DIEGO GPS 17 — NGS DC2129 in WGS84 is 32.818429°, -117.147833° (decimal), or 32° 49′ 6.34″ N, 117° 8′ 52.20″ 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 GNSS reference point?

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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.