WATER TANK NORTH — NGS HT0884 — Alameda, US

USNGStrigunknown#2779
Latitude
37.784444°
Longitude
-122.297222°
Ortho h
4.39 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the primary control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Alameda, California at coordinates 37.78444° N, 122.29722° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for horizontal control. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide surveyors and engineers with accurately positioned points for local and regional surveying projects. Such monuments are fundamental to cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and cartographic work. The point's documented location enables surveyors to tie their measurements to the national geodetic datum. Verification and documentation of benchmark locations remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy and consistency across multiple projects and jurisdictions. Proper recordation of these control points preserves institutional knowledge and supports the integrity of the surveying profession's coordinate reference system.

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WATER TANK NORTH — NGS HT0884 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2779 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 4.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.784444°, -122.297222°, corresponding to 37° 47′ 4.00″ N, 122° 17′ 50.00″ 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 WATER TANK NORTH — NGS HT0884 — 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)37.784444, -122.297222
WGS84 (DMS)37° 47′ 4.00″ N, 122° 17′ 50.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation4.39 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
941 4750 TIDAL 6 — NGS HT0883 — Alameda, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
941 4750 Q TIDAL — NGS HT3554 — Alameda, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
941 4750 TIDAL NAVY 17 — NGS HT0885 — Alameda, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
941 4750 TIDAL 7 — NGS HT0882 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MAIN — NGS HT1894 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JECA 28 — NGS AF9845 — Alameda, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WATER TANK NORTH — NGS HT0884 — Alameda, US?

WATER TANK NORTH — NGS HT0884 — Alameda, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2779 and sits at an elevation of 4.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WATER TANK NORTH — NGS HT0884 — Alameda, US?

The position of WATER TANK NORTH — NGS HT0884 — Alameda, US in WGS84 is 37.784444°, -122.297222° (decimal), or 37° 47′ 4.00″ N, 122° 17′ 50.00″ 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.