T 177 — NGS HT0054 — Oakland, US

USNGStrigunknown#2439
Latitude
37.861111°
Longitude
-122.240278°
Ortho h
137.87 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the primary control framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. As a trig point, this benchmark serves as a precisely positioned reference for horizontal control, enabling surveyors and cartographers to conduct accurate measurements and coordinate determinations in the field. Located near Oakland, California at latitude 37.86111° N and longitude 122.24028° W, this point contributes to geodetic coverage in the San Francisco Bay Area region. Triangulation stations of this type are fundamental to the NGS network infrastructure, providing monumented positions from which secondary surveys can be referenced. The verification and documentation of such control points remains valuable for modern surveying practices, including GPS validation, property boundary work, and engineering projects. Maintenance records and coordinate confirmation help ensure the continued utility of these established geodetic references.

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T 177 — NGS HT0054 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2439 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 137.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.861111°, -122.240278°, corresponding to 37° 51′ 40.00″ N, 122° 14′ 25.00″ 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 T 177 — NGS HT0054 — Oakland, 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)37.861111, -122.240278
WGS84 (DMS)37° 51′ 40.00″ N, 122° 14′ 25.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation137.87 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
3 40.42 — NGS HT0053 — Oakland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BERKELEY CLAREMONT HOTEL FP — NGS HT2505 — Oakland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B — NGS HT0052 — Berkeley, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 177 — NGS HT0055 — Oakland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
340.467 C OF O — NGS HT0051 — Berkeley, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 1253 — NGS HT1850 — Berkeley, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is T 177 — NGS HT0054 — Oakland, US?

T 177 — NGS HT0054 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2439 and sits at an elevation of 137.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of T 177 — NGS HT0054 — Oakland, US?

The position of T 177 — NGS HT0054 — Oakland, US in WGS84 is 37.861111°, -122.240278° (decimal), or 37° 51′ 40.00″ N, 122° 14′ 25.00″ 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.