WARD RM 3 — NGS HT2520 — Oakland, US

USNGStrigunknown#3162
Latitude
37.779949°
Longitude
-122.224544°
Ortho h
15.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Oakland, California, at coordinates 37.77995° N, 122.22454° W, this trig point serves as a control station for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide precise horizontal positional reference data for surveying operations, engineering projects, and geographic mapping. The point's position within California's complex terrain makes it valuable for local and regional survey work. Proper documentation and verification of such geodetic control points remains essential for maintaining survey accuracy and consistency. Surveyors and engineers depend on these established reference stations when conducting boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, and cartographic work. Recording and preserving information about these benchmarks ensures their continued utility for the surveying profession and contributes to the integrity of the national geodetic datum.

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WARD RM 3 — NGS HT2520 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3162 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 15.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.779949°, -122.224544°, corresponding to 37° 46′ 47.81″ N, 122° 13′ 28.36″ 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 WARD RM 3 — NGS HT2520 — 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)37.779949, -122.224544
WGS84 (DMS)37° 46′ 47.81″ N, 122° 13′ 28.36″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation15.00 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
WARD RM 4 — NGS HT2526 — Oakland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 1444 — NGS HT3547 — Oakland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WARD RM 5 — NGS HT2536 — Oakland, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 148 RESET — NGS HT0010 — Oakland, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 1444 — NGS HT3546 — Oakland, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 148 RESET — NGS HT0016 — Oakland, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WARD RM 3 — NGS HT2520 — Oakland, US?

WARD RM 3 — NGS HT2520 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3162 and sits at an elevation of 15.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WARD RM 3 — NGS HT2520 — Oakland, US?

The position of WARD RM 3 — NGS HT2520 — Oakland, US in WGS84 is 37.779949°, -122.224544° (decimal), or 37° 46′ 47.81″ N, 122° 13′ 28.36″ 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.