X 385 — NGS HT1001 — Oakland, US

USNGStrigunknown#2576
Latitude
37.800028°
Longitude
-122.262917°
Ortho h
8.14 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental control points underlying precise surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Oakland, California at coordinates 37.80003° N, 122.26292° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal positioning and angular measurements in the San Francisco Bay Area region. Triangulation stations of this type were essential components of classical geodetic surveying methodology, providing accurate positions for subsequent survey work and cartographic efforts. The continued documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain valuable for historical continuity, validation of legacy survey data, and potential future reference applications. Surveyors and engineers in this area may reference this point when establishing local survey networks or checking the accuracy of positioning equipment.

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X 385 — NGS HT1001 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2576 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 8.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.800028°, -122.262917°, corresponding to 37° 48′ 0.10″ N, 122° 15′ 46.50″ 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 X 385 — NGS HT1001 — 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)37.800028, -122.262917
WGS84 (DMS)37° 48′ 0.10″ N, 122° 15′ 46.50″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation8.14 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
OAKLAND ALAMEDA CO CTHSE FP — NGS HT2970
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 385 — NGS HT1002 — Oakland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENTRAL B — NGS HT2930 — Oakland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENTRAL C — NGS HT2916 — Oakland, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CENTRAL A — NGS HT2931 — Oakland, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OAKLAND TRIBUNE BLDG FLAGPOLE — NGS HT2960
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is X 385 — NGS HT1001 — Oakland, US?

X 385 — NGS HT1001 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2576 and sits at an elevation of 8.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of X 385 — NGS HT1001 — Oakland, US?

The position of X 385 — NGS HT1001 — Oakland, US in WGS84 is 37.800028°, -122.262917° (decimal), or 37° 48′ 0.10″ N, 122° 15′ 46.50″ 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.