N 1253 — NGS HT1856 — Oakland, US

USNGStrigunknown#3185
Latitude
37.821389°
Longitude
-122.207222°
Ortho h
162.26 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as control points for surveying and mapping operations, positioned to enable precise horizontal positioning through triangulation methods. Located near Oakland, California, at coordinates 37.82139° N, 122.20722° W, this benchmark contributes to regional survey control in the San Francisco Bay Area. Trig stations of this type were historically occupied with theodolites to measure angles between distant points, creating networks of known positions. Documentation and verification of such control points remain valuable for surveyors, engineers, and geospatial professionals who rely on established reference positions for local surveys and mapping projects. Maintaining records of these stations, including their coordinates and accessibility, ensures continuity of the surveying infrastructure upon which land administration and development depend.

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N 1253 — NGS HT1856 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3185 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 162.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.821389°, -122.207222°, corresponding to 37° 49′ 17.00″ N, 122° 12′ 26.00″ 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 N 1253 — NGS HT1856 — 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)37.821389, -122.207222
WGS84 (DMS)37° 49′ 17.00″ N, 122° 12′ 26.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation162.26 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
X 571 — NGS HT0176 — Oakland, US
0.5 km away · US
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M 1253 — NGS HT1855 — Oakland, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 571 — NGS HT0177 — Oakland, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 571 — NGS HT0178 — Oakland, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COLTON — NGS HT2491 — Oakland, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 1253 — NGS HT1857 — Oakland, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is N 1253 — NGS HT1856 — Oakland, US?

N 1253 — NGS HT1856 — Oakland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3185 and sits at an elevation of 162.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of N 1253 — NGS HT1856 — Oakland, US?

The position of N 1253 — NGS HT1856 — Oakland, US in WGS84 is 37.821389°, -122.207222° (decimal), or 37° 49′ 17.00″ N, 122° 12′ 26.00″ 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.