TIDAL 16 STA III 16 — NGS HT0901 — Oakland, US

USNGStrigunknown#2565
Latitude
37.797778°
Longitude
-122.296111°
Ortho h
3.27 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the geometric framework for mapping and surveying across the United States. Located near Oakland, California at coordinates 37.79778° N, 122.29611° W, this trig point serves as a reference for accurate positioning in the San Francisco Bay Area region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and incorporated into the NGS network to provide precise horizontal datum control. Such points remain valuable for verifying modern survey work, validating GPS observations, and maintaining continuity with legacy surveying projects. The documented location and network integration make this benchmark useful for surveyors, engineers, and geodesists requiring ties to the national geodetic datum. Confirmation and preservation of trig station records supports the spatial accuracy of civil infrastructure projects and scientific measurements throughout the region.

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TIDAL 16 STA III 16 — NGS HT0901 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2565 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.797778°, -122.296111°, corresponding to 37° 47′ 52.00″ N, 122° 17′ 46.00″ 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 TIDAL 16 STA III 16 — NGS HT0901 — 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)37.797778, -122.296111
WGS84 (DMS)37° 47′ 52.00″ N, 122° 17′ 46.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation3.27 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
TACO — NGS DR8584 — Oakland, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
25 — NGS HT0658 — Oakland, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
25 H — NGS HT0660 — Oakland, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
25 I — NGS HT0661 — Oakland, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 1444 — NGS HT3545 — Oakland, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OAKLAND 5 — NGS HT0657
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TIDAL 16 STA III 16 — NGS HT0901 — Oakland, US?

TIDAL 16 STA III 16 — NGS HT0901 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2565 and sits at an elevation of 3.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TIDAL 16 STA III 16 — NGS HT0901 — Oakland, US?

The position of TIDAL 16 STA III 16 — NGS HT0901 — Oakland, US in WGS84 is 37.797778°, -122.296111° (decimal), or 37° 47′ 52.00″ N, 122° 17′ 46.00″ 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.