SAN DIEGO UNIV TOWER CROSS — NGS DC1493

USNGStrigunknown#635815
Latitude
32.771975°
Longitude
-117.190545°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This is a triangulation (trig) station within the National Geodetic Survey network, which forms the foundational control for horizontal positioning across the United States. Located near San Diego, California at coordinates 32.77198°N, 117.19054°W, this point serves as a reference marker for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects in the region. Trig stations function as precisely positioned ground monuments that surveyors and geodesists use to establish local coordinate systems and verify measurements. The NGS network enables consistent spatial reference across jurisdictions and time periods. Documentation and verification of benchmark locations—particularly their physical condition and positional accuracy—remain essential for maintaining the integrity of geodetic infrastructure. Professional surveyors rely on these established control points to ensure accuracy in boundary determination, construction layout, and geographic data collection.

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SAN DIEGO UNIV TOWER CROSS — NGS DC1493 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #635815 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.771975°, -117.190545°, corresponding to 32° 46′ 19.11″ N, 117° 11′ 25.96″ 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 UNIV TOWER CROSS — NGS DC1493 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)32.771975, -117.190545
WGS84 (DMS)32° 46′ 19.11″ N, 117° 11′ 25.96″ 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
SDU 3 — NGS DC1513 — San Diego, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 1415 — NGS DC1434 — San Diego, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SAN DIEGO J SERRA MUSEUM TWR — NGS DC1491
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 321 RESET — NGS DC1043 — San Diego, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 264 ATSFRR — NGS DC1047 — San Diego, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 894 — NGS DC1048 — San Diego, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SAN DIEGO UNIV TOWER CROSS — NGS DC1493?

SAN DIEGO UNIV TOWER CROSS — NGS DC1493 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #635815. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SAN DIEGO UNIV TOWER CROSS — NGS DC1493?

The position of SAN DIEGO UNIV TOWER CROSS — NGS DC1493 in WGS84 is 32.771975°, -117.190545° (decimal), or 32° 46′ 19.11″ N, 117° 11′ 25.96″ 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.