HUMP 2 — NGS HT2448 — Lafayette, US

USNGStrigunknown#1908
Latitude
37.930475°
Longitude
-122.103808°
Ortho h
74.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control points for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Lafayette in Contra Costa County, California, at coordinates 37.93047° N, 122.10381° W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for regional surveying operations. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided accurate horizontal control across extensive areas before the advent of satellite-based positioning. The point's documented location supports land surveying, engineering projects, and cartographic work in the greater Bay Area. Verification and documentation of such benchmark locations remain valuable for quality assurance in surveying practices, particularly when cross-checking legacy surveys or establishing consistent datums across project areas. Maintaining accurate records of control points ensures consistency in spatial referencing for professional surveying work.

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HUMP 2 — NGS HT2448 — Lafayette, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1908 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 74.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.930475°, -122.103808°, corresponding to 37° 55′ 49.71″ N, 122° 6′ 13.71″ 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 HUMP 2 — NGS HT2448 — Lafayette, 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)37.930475, -122.103808
WGS84 (DMS)37° 55′ 49.71″ N, 122° 6′ 13.71″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation74.00 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
BROOKWOOD RES — NGS HT2455 — Lafayette, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TANK — NGS HT2462 — Contra Costa County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILLS — NGS HT2559 — Contra Costa County, US
2.3 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · ridge
Lafayette Ridge
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KNIGHT — NGS HT2456 — Lafayette, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RUSSELL — NGS HT2573 — Contra Costa County, US
3.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HUMP 2 — NGS HT2448 — Lafayette, US?

HUMP 2 — NGS HT2448 — Lafayette, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1908 and sits at an elevation of 74.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HUMP 2 — NGS HT2448 — Lafayette, US?

The position of HUMP 2 — NGS HT2448 — Lafayette, US in WGS84 is 37.930475°, -122.103808° (decimal), or 37° 55′ 49.71″ N, 122° 6′ 13.71″ 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.