V 385 — NGS HT0870 — Alameda, US

USNGStrigunknown#3043
Latitude
37.787611°
Longitude
-122.276778°
Ortho h
2.44 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points established to provide accurate positional reference data across the United States. Located in the Alameda, California area, this trig point serves as a surveying control station for regional geodetic work and mapping applications. Trig stations of this classification are typically positioned at elevated or strategically visible locations to facilitate line-of-sight observations between multiple control points, enabling surveyors and geodesists to establish precise horizontal and vertical control networks. The coordinates and point designation make this benchmark valuable for verifying local survey work, establishing datum relationships, and supporting civil engineering projects requiring accurate spatial reference. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remains essential to maintaining the integrity of geodetic infrastructure and ensuring consistency in surveying operations throughout the region.

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V 385 — NGS HT0870 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3043 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.787611°, -122.276778°, corresponding to 37° 47′ 15.40″ N, 122° 16′ 36.40″ 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 V 385 — NGS HT0870 — 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)37.787611, -122.276778
WGS84 (DMS)37° 47′ 15.40″ N, 122° 16′ 36.40″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation2.44 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
WEB MITCH — NGS HT1900 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WEB TYN — NGS HT1886 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WEB BUS ISL — NGS HT0872 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STAND A — NGS HT1899 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SING MART — NGS HT2936 — Alameda, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WEBSTER — NGS HT0873 — Alameda, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is V 385 — NGS HT0870 — Alameda, US?

V 385 — NGS HT0870 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3043 and sits at an elevation of 2.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of V 385 — NGS HT0870 — Alameda, US?

The position of V 385 — NGS HT0870 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.787611°, -122.276778° (decimal), or 37° 47′ 15.40″ N, 122° 16′ 36.40″ 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.