1859 — NGS RD1587 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5481
Latitude
45.533556°
Longitude
-122.614778°
Ortho h
60.27 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network that establishes the geometric framework for precise positioning across the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon at coordinates 45.53356°, -122.61478°, this benchmark serves as a reference point for horizontal control in regional surveying and mapping activities. Trig stations like this were historically established to support large-scale geodetic measurements and continue to provide valuable reference points for modern surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data collection. Documentation and verification of such control points remain important for maintaining positional accuracy in surveying work and ensuring consistency across multiple survey projects in the region. Professional surveyors and geodesists rely on established benchmarks to calibrate instruments and validate contemporary positioning technologies. Proper maintenance and documentation of this network contributes to the overall integrity of the nation's geodetic infrastructure.

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1859 — NGS RD1587 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5481 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 60.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.533556°, -122.614778°, corresponding to 45° 32′ 0.80″ N, 122° 36′ 53.20″ 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 1859 — NGS RD1587 — Portland, 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)45.533556, -122.614778
WGS84 (DMS)45° 32′ 0.80″ N, 122° 36′ 53.20″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation60.27 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
PORTLAND PROVIDENCE HOSP STK — NGS RD2929
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 23 — NGS RD0344 — Portland, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1414 — NGS RD1588 — Portland, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CROSS — NGS RD2932 — Portland, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 484 — NGS RD0345 — Portland, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 718 — NGS RD1586 — Portland, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 1859 — NGS RD1587 — Portland, US?

1859 — NGS RD1587 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5481 and sits at an elevation of 60.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 1859 — NGS RD1587 — Portland, US?

The position of 1859 — NGS RD1587 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.533556°, -122.614778° (decimal), or 45° 32′ 0.80″ N, 122° 36′ 53.20″ 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.