13031 — NGS RD4248 — Vancouver, US

USNGStrigunknown#4865
Latitude
45.619189°
Longitude
-122.538914°
Ortho h
93.49 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points, which forms the foundation of the United States' spatial reference framework. Located near Vancouver, Washington, at coordinates 45.61919°, -122.53891°, this trig point serves as a horizontal control station for surveying and mapping operations throughout the region. Trigonometric stations of this type were historically established to support geodetic surveys and provide accurate positional reference data for professional surveyors, engineers, and cartographers. The point's location in the Pacific Northwest places it within an area of significant surveying activity. Documentation and verification of such benchmark locations remain important for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network. Surveyors undertaking boundary work, infrastructure projects, or mapping initiatives in this area may rely upon or reference this control point as part of their professional practice. Periodic confirmation of its physical condition and positional accuracy contributes to the long-term utility of the network.

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13031 — NGS RD4248 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4865 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 93.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.619189°, -122.538914°, corresponding to 45° 37′ 9.08″ N, 122° 32′ 20.09″ 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 13031 — NGS RD4248 — 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)45.619189, -122.538914
WGS84 (DMS)45° 37′ 9.08″ N, 122° 32′ 20.09″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation93.49 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
13411 — NGS RD4249 — Vancouver, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
12503 — NGS RD4247 — Vancouver, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 12 — NGS RD2954 — Vancouver, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT RM 3 — NGS RD4250 — Vancouver, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT RM 4 — NGS RD4259 — Vancouver, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 11 — NGS RD2841 — Vancouver, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 13031 — NGS RD4248 — Vancouver, US?

13031 — NGS RD4248 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4865 and sits at an elevation of 93.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 13031 — NGS RD4248 — Vancouver, US?

The position of 13031 — NGS RD4248 — Vancouver, US in WGS84 is 45.619189°, -122.538914° (decimal), or 45° 37′ 9.08″ N, 122° 32′ 20.09″ 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.