TANK — NGS HT2462 — Contra Costa County, US

USNGStrigunknown#2395
Latitude
37.918053°
Longitude
-122.097992°
Ortho h
191.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the foundational geodetic control for the United States. Trig stations serve as reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring high-precision horizontal positioning. Located in Contra Costa County, California at coordinates 37.91805°N, 122.09799°W, this benchmark contributes to the regional network density necessary for accurate spatial referencing. As part of the NGS infrastructure, it supports cadastral surveys, transportation projects, and scientific applications throughout its vicinity. Verification and documentation of existing control points remain essential for maintaining data integrity and ensuring that modern surveying activities can reliably tie to established horizontal datums. Surveyors and geodesists should consult current NGS records for operational status and any adjustments to published coordinates.

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TANK — NGS HT2462 — Contra Costa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2395 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 191.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.918053°, -122.097992°, corresponding to 37° 55′ 4.99″ N, 122° 5′ 52.77″ 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 TANK — NGS HT2462 — Contra Costa County, 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)37.918053, -122.097992
WGS84 (DMS)37° 55′ 4.99″ N, 122° 5′ 52.77″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation191.00 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:

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BROOKWOOD RES — NGS HT2455 — Lafayette, US
1.1 km away · US
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HUMP 2 — NGS HT2448 — Lafayette, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KNIGHT — NGS HT2456 — Lafayette, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
349.20 — NGS HT0095 — Lafayette, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 178 RESET — NGS HT0099 — Lafayette, US
2.5 km away · US
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GPS CONTROL POINT 10 — NGS AA3807 — Lafayette, US
2.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TANK — NGS HT2462 — Contra Costa County, US?

TANK — NGS HT2462 — Contra Costa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2395 and sits at an elevation of 191.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TANK — NGS HT2462 — Contra Costa County, US?

The position of TANK — NGS HT2462 — Contra Costa County, US in WGS84 is 37.918053°, -122.097992° (decimal), or 37° 55′ 4.99″ N, 122° 5′ 52.77″ 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.