VET 2 — NGS HT3815 — Alameda, US

USNGStrigunknown#2908
Latitude
37.783877°
Longitude
-122.248561°
Ortho h
0.80 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's comprehensive network of control points that establish the geometric framework for mapping and surveying across the United States. Located in the Alameda, California area at coordinates 37.78388°N, 122.24856°W, this point serves as a fixed reference for horizontal positioning. Trig stations like this one are typically established on elevated or prominent terrain to facilitate intervisibility with other control points, enabling accurate distance and angle measurements across regions. Such monuments are fundamental to geodetic work, providing stable reference coordinates for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers. The Bay Area location places this point within a region of significant surveying activity. Documentation and periodic verification of existing benchmarks remains essential for maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference system and supporting both civil infrastructure projects and scientific research applications.

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VET 2 — NGS HT3815 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2908 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 0.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.783877°, -122.248561°, corresponding to 37° 47′ 1.96″ N, 122° 14′ 54.82″ 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 VET 2 — NGS HT3815 — 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)37.783877, -122.248561
WGS84 (DMS)37° 47′ 1.96″ N, 122° 14′ 54.82″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation0.80 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
FENNEL — NGS DR8580 — Oakland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VET 1 — NGS HT3813 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
18 A — NGS HT0021 — Oakland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 53 — NGS HT0022 — Oakland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CGB 101 — NGS HT0018 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OAKLAND 6 — NGS HT0649
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is VET 2 — NGS HT3815 — Alameda, US?

VET 2 — NGS HT3815 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2908 and sits at an elevation of 0.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of VET 2 — NGS HT3815 — Alameda, US?

The position of VET 2 — NGS HT3815 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.783877°, -122.248561° (decimal), or 37° 47′ 1.96″ N, 122° 14′ 54.82″ 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.