12019 — NGS RD4246 — Vancouver, US

USNGStrigunknown#4852
Latitude
45.620247°
Longitude
-122.548694°
Ortho h
94.63 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal and vertical reference framework for the United States. Located near Vancouver, Washington at coordinates 45.62025° N, 122.54869° W, this trig point serves as a monumented reference for surveying and mapping operations throughout the region. Triangulation stations like this were historically established to provide accurate positional control for large-scale surveys and cartographic work. Modern surveyors and geospatial professionals use documented benchmarks to verify their measurements and maintain consistency in property surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Verification and documentation of existing control points remain valuable for the surveying community. Recording the precise location and condition of such monuments ensures their continued utility for spatial reference and contributes to the preservation of critical geodetic infrastructure.

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12019 — NGS RD4246 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4852 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 94.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.620247°, -122.548694°, corresponding to 45° 37′ 12.89″ N, 122° 32′ 55.30″ 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 12019 — NGS RD4246 — 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)45.620247, -122.548694
WGS84 (DMS)45° 37′ 12.89″ N, 122° 32′ 55.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation94.63 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
12503 — NGS RD4247 — Vancouver, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
11511 — NGS RD4245 — Vancouver, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
521 — NGS RD4244 — Vancouver, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I 205 1 — NGS RD4261 — Vancouver, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
11601 — NGS RD4242 — Vancouver, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
13031 — NGS RD4248 — Vancouver, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 12019 — NGS RD4246 — Vancouver, US?

12019 — NGS RD4246 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4852 and sits at an elevation of 94.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 12019 — NGS RD4246 — Vancouver, US?

The position of 12019 — NGS RD4246 — Vancouver, US in WGS84 is 45.620247°, -122.548694° (decimal), or 45° 37′ 12.89″ N, 122° 32′ 55.30″ 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.