WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8884
Latitude
36.886700°
Longitude
-119.436125°
Ortho h
703.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic reference framework. Located in Fresno County, California, at coordinates 36.88670° N, 119.43612° W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control station for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Trig stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional references for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting fieldwork. The point's inclusion in the NGS registry ensures its availability for verification, recovery, and reuse in contemporary surveying projects. Documentation and periodic inspection of such benchmarks maintain the integrity of the geodetic network and support accurate coordinate determination for infrastructure development, land boundary establishment, and geographic information systems applications throughout central California.

Verify this point

Sign in to submit a verification from the field.

Verification history (0)

No verifications yet. Be the first to check this point!
🛰️ Satellite view
ESRI World Imagery · zoom 16 (~1 m/px)
Open in Google Earth →
Satellite imagery of WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, US, USSatellite imagery of WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, US, USSatellite imagery of WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, US, USSatellite imagery of WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, US, USSatellite imagery of WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, US, USSatellite imagery of WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, US, USSatellite imagery of WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, US, USSatellite imagery of WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, US, USSatellite imagery of WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, US, US
🗺️ Google Maps🚗 Street View🅱️ Bing Maps🌐 OpenStreetMap
Imagery © Esri · Earthstar Geographics · USGS · NASA · All providers credited

WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8884 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 703.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.886700°, -119.436125°, corresponding to 36° 53′ 12.12″ N, 119° 26′ 10.05″ 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 WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, 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)36.886700, -119.436125
WGS84 (DMS)36° 53′ 12.12″ N, 119° 26′ 10.05″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation703.00 m
Precise conversionOpen in coordinate converter →

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
A 803 — NGS GT1657 — Fresno County, US
7.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEE AZ MK — NGS GT1658 — Fresno County, US
7.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 802 — NGS GT1663 — Fresno County, US
7.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEE — NGS GT1659 — Fresno County, US
8.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
601 — NGS GT2031 — Fresno County, US
8.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEE RM 1 — NGS GT1661 — Fresno County, US
8.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, US?

WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8884 and sits at an elevation of 703.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, US?

The position of WILDCAT — NGS GT1889 — Fresno County, US in WGS84 is 36.886700°, -119.436125° (decimal), or 36° 53′ 12.12″ N, 119° 26′ 10.05″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 11N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.