SAN DIEGO MARINE BARRACKS FP — NGS DC1662

USNGStrigunknown#636041
Latitude
32.742224°
Longitude
-117.197582°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundation for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near San Diego, California, at coordinates 32.74222° N, 117.19758° W, this trig point serves as a reference marker for horizontal positioning and control network extension. Triangulation stations of this type are typically established at elevated or prominent locations to facilitate intervisibility with other network points. Such benchmarks enable surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals to conduct precise measurements and maintain consistent spatial reference frameworks across regions. The verification and documentation of existing geodetic monuments remains valuable for sustaining survey accuracy and supporting infrastructure projects, property surveying, and geographic data collection. Continued stewardship of these points ensures the integrity of the nation's geodetic infrastructure.

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SAN DIEGO MARINE BARRACKS FP — NGS DC1662 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #636041 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.742224°, -117.197582°, corresponding to 32° 44′ 32.01″ N, 117° 11′ 51.30″ 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 MARINE BARRACKS FP — NGS DC1662 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)32.742224, -117.197582
WGS84 (DMS)32° 44′ 32.01″ N, 117° 11′ 51.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
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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
WW 735 — NGS DC0836 — San Diego, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 1415 — NGS DC1432 — San Diego, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MARINE — NGS DC1760 — San Diego, US
0.7 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Peninsula Point (historical)
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AP 1973 SAN STA B3 — NGS AD9362 — San Diego, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D — NGS DC1040 — San Diego, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SAN DIEGO MARINE BARRACKS FP — NGS DC1662?

SAN DIEGO MARINE BARRACKS FP — NGS DC1662 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #636041. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SAN DIEGO MARINE BARRACKS FP — NGS DC1662?

The position of SAN DIEGO MARINE BARRACKS FP — NGS DC1662 in WGS84 is 32.742224°, -117.197582° (decimal), or 32° 44′ 32.01″ N, 117° 11′ 51.30″ 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.