SHERMAN — NGS HT2979 — Alameda, US

USNGStrigunknown#3062
Latitude
37.767986°
Longitude
-122.263474°
Ortho h
9.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's legacy network, which forms a foundational control structure for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trig stations of this type were established to provide precise horizontal control points for large-scale geodetic work and subsequent surveys. Located in the Alameda, California area, this point contributes to regional positional reference infrastructure. The coordinates are referenced in decimal degree format: 37.76799°N, 122.26347°W. Although elevation data for this particular monument is not currently recorded in available documentation, such stations typically serve as verification points for modern surveying operations and coordinate transformations. Surveyors and geodetic professionals may encounter this benchmark during boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, or coordinate system adjustments. Documentation and periodic verification of control points remain valuable for maintaining survey accuracy and establishing consistent positional references across jurisdictional boundaries.

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SHERMAN — NGS HT2979 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3062 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 9.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.767986°, -122.263474°, corresponding to 37° 46′ 4.75″ N, 122° 15′ 48.51″ 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 SHERMAN — NGS HT2979 — 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)37.767986, -122.263474
WGS84 (DMS)37° 46′ 4.75″ N, 122° 15′ 48.51″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation9.00 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
ST CHARLES — NGS HT2954 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENT ENC SHER — NGS HT0864 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRAND JOSE — NGS HT0862 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENT ST CHA — NGS HT2927 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAROLINE — NGS HT2914 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRAND — NGS HT2883 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SHERMAN — NGS HT2979 — Alameda, US?

SHERMAN — NGS HT2979 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3062 and sits at an elevation of 9.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SHERMAN — NGS HT2979 — Alameda, US?

The position of SHERMAN — NGS HT2979 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.767986°, -122.263474° (decimal), or 37° 46′ 4.75″ N, 122° 15′ 48.51″ 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.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.