SAN DIEGO PUMPING STA 1 TANK — NGS DC1487

USNGStrigunknown#635831
Latitude
32.754323°
Longitude
-117.134280°
Verifications
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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 for the United States. Located near San Diego, California at coordinates 32.75432°N, 117.13428°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations in the region. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise positional control through intervisible networks of monuments. Such points remain valuable for verifying survey accuracy, establishing local control networks, and maintaining geodetic continuity across jurisdictional boundaries. Documentation and verification of benchmark locations support land surveying, infrastructure development, and scientific applications requiring precise spatial reference. Surveyors and mapping professionals rely on these established control points to ensure consistency and accuracy in their work. Proper stewardship of the NGS network maintains the integrity of the nation's geodetic datum.

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SAN DIEGO PUMPING STA 1 TANK — NGS DC1487 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635831 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.754323°, -117.134280°, corresponding to 32° 45′ 15.56″ N, 117° 8′ 3.41″ 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 PUMPING STA 1 TANK — NGS DC1487 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)32.754323, -117.134280
WGS84 (DMS)32° 45′ 15.56″ N, 117° 8′ 3.41″ 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
JOB — NGS DC1474 — San Diego, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 280 — NGS DC0849 — San Diego, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JAW — NGS DC1495 — San Diego, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 61 — NGS DC0850 — San Diego, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JET — NGS DC1580 — San Diego, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 321 — NGS DC1087 — San Diego, US
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SAN DIEGO PUMPING STA 1 TANK — NGS DC1487?

SAN DIEGO PUMPING STA 1 TANK — NGS DC1487 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635831. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SAN DIEGO PUMPING STA 1 TANK — NGS DC1487?

The position of SAN DIEGO PUMPING STA 1 TANK — NGS DC1487 in WGS84 is 32.754323°, -117.134280° (decimal), or 32° 45′ 15.56″ N, 117° 8′ 3.41″ 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.