SHER CLARA — NGS HT2973 — Alameda, US

USNGStrigunknown#3071
Latitude
37.773004°
Longitude
-122.263265°
Ortho h
8.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which maintains the fundamental geodetic control infrastructure for the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used to establish horizontal and vertical control for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located in the Alameda area of California at coordinates 37.77300°N, 122.26326°W, this benchmark provides essential positional data for regional surveys and cadastral work. Trig stations of this type were historically established through triangulation methods and remain valuable reference points in the nation's spatial reference system. Documentation and verification of such control points is critical for surveyors and engineers who rely on them for accuracy in their work. Maintaining the integrity and accessibility of NGS benchmarks ensures continued utility of the geodetic network for public and private surveying activities.

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SHER CLARA — NGS HT2973 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3071 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 8.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.773004°, -122.263265°, corresponding to 37° 46′ 22.81″ N, 122° 15′ 47.75″ 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 SHER CLARA — NGS HT2973 — Alameda, 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)37.773004, -122.263265
WGS84 (DMS)37° 46′ 22.81″ N, 122° 15′ 47.75″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation8.00 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
SHER LIN — NGS HT2974 — Alameda, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENT ENC SHER — NGS HT0864 — Alameda, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENT ST CHA — NGS HT2927 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SANTA CLARA — NGS HT2977 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHER VISTA — NGS HT2969 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENT CAROL — NGS HT2928 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SHER CLARA — NGS HT2973 — Alameda, US?

SHER CLARA — NGS HT2973 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3071 and sits at an elevation of 8.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SHER CLARA — NGS HT2973 — Alameda, US?

The position of SHER CLARA — NGS HT2973 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.773004°, -122.263265° (decimal), or 37° 46′ 22.81″ N, 122° 15′ 47.75″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 10N (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.

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