11730 — NGS RD4240 — Vancouver, US

USNGStrigunknown#5164
Latitude
45.603306°
Longitude
-122.551472°
Ortho h
54.05 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points establishing the geometric foundation for mapping and surveying across the United States. Located near Vancouver, Washington at coordinates 45.60331°, -122.55147°, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for determining accurate positions and elevations in the Pacific Northwest region. Trigonometric stations like this one function as primary control monuments, enabling surveyors and geospatial professionals to reference local measurements to the national coordinate system. The point's documented geographic position makes it valuable for boundary surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data collection activities throughout the area. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain important to the surveying profession, as these monuments provide essential geometric control for both public infrastructure and private surveying work. Accurate documentation of their locations and conditions supports the continued utility of the NGS network.

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11730 — NGS RD4240 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5164 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 54.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.603306°, -122.551472°, corresponding to 45° 36′ 11.90″ N, 122° 33′ 5.30″ 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 11730 — NGS RD4240 — Vancouver, 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)45.603306, -122.551472
WGS84 (DMS)45° 36′ 11.90″ N, 122° 33′ 5.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation54.05 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
2000 — NGS RD4241 — Vancouver, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GAULD — NGS RD2865 — Vancouver, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1 — NGS RD0608 — Vancouver, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TIDAL 1 RESET — NGS RD0609 — Vancouver, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND AIRPORT BAR RANGE FRONT LIGHT — NGS AH5041 — Vancouver, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 45 — NGS RD0606 — Vancouver, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 11730 — NGS RD4240 — Vancouver, US?

11730 — NGS RD4240 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5164 and sits at an elevation of 54.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 11730 — NGS RD4240 — Vancouver, US?

The position of 11730 — NGS RD4240 — Vancouver, US in WGS84 is 45.603306°, -122.551472° (decimal), or 45° 36′ 11.90″ N, 122° 33′ 5.30″ 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.