VISTA ST CHA — NGS HT2940 — Alameda, US

USNGStrigunknown#3068
Latitude
37.777008°
Longitude
-122.265844°
Ortho h
5.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's classical triangulation network, which established the foundational control points for the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in the Alameda, California area, this trig point served as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were positioned at strategically visible locations to enable precise distance and angle measurements between interconnected points, forming the backbone of horizontal control networks. The coordinates 37.77701°, -122.26584° locate this benchmark in the Bay Area region. As with all NGS control points, verification and documentation of this station's continued existence and condition remain valuable for surveyors and geospatial professionals conducting work in the area. These monuments provide essential reference frames for property surveys, engineering projects, and geospatial data collection, ensuring consistency and accuracy across multiple cadastral and technical applications.

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VISTA ST CHA — NGS HT2940 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3068 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 5.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.777008°, -122.265844°, corresponding to 37° 46′ 37.23″ N, 122° 15′ 57.04″ 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 VISTA ST CHA — NGS HT2940 — 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)37.777008, -122.265844
WGS84 (DMS)37° 46′ 37.23″ N, 122° 15′ 57.04″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation5.00 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:

US NGS · triangulation station
VISTA CHAP — NGS HT2943 — Alameda, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHER VISTA — NGS HT2969 — Alameda, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHER LIN — NGS HT2974 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VISTA NINTH — NGS HT2946 — Alameda, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHER CLARA — NGS HT2973 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NINTH HAIGHT — NGS HT2948 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is VISTA ST CHA — NGS HT2940 — Alameda, US?

VISTA ST CHA — NGS HT2940 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3068 and sits at an elevation of 5.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of VISTA ST CHA — NGS HT2940 — Alameda, US?

The position of VISTA ST CHA — NGS HT2940 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.777008°, -122.265844° (decimal), or 37° 46′ 37.23″ N, 122° 15′ 57.04″ 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.