53 — NGS RD0478 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5718
Latitude
45.535556°
Longitude
-122.685278°
Ortho h
10.26 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the foundational geodetic control for the United States. Trig stations serve as precise reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across local and regional scales. Located near Portland, Oregon, at coordinates 45.53556° N, 122.68528° W, this benchmark contributes to the spatial framework essential for professional surveyors and geospatial professionals. Verification and documentation of such control points remain critical to maintaining survey accuracy and consistency. The NGS network enables surveyors to tie projects to established datums and ensures compatibility between independent surveys across jurisdictional boundaries. These points support infrastructure development, property boundary establishment, and scientific research requiring precise horizontal positioning. Regular examination and reoccupation of trig stations help assess stability and identify any displacement from original monumentation.

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53 — NGS RD0478 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5718 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 10.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.535556°, -122.685278°, corresponding to 45° 32′ 8.00″ N, 122° 41′ 7.00″ 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 53 — NGS RD0478 — 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)45.535556, -122.685278
WGS84 (DMS)45° 32′ 8.00″ N, 122° 41′ 7.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation10.26 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
HLM 33 — NGS RD3060 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 104 — NGS RD0479 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND CROWN MILLS BLACK TK — NGS RD3144
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HLM 32 — NGS RD3179 — Portland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND QUAKER CAL ES LINE TK — NGS RD2980
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STAR — NGS RD3186 — Portland, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 53 — NGS RD0478 — Portland, US?

53 — NGS RD0478 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5718 and sits at an elevation of 10.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 53 — NGS RD0478 — Portland, US?

The position of 53 — NGS RD0478 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.535556°, -122.685278° (decimal), or 45° 32′ 8.00″ N, 122° 41′ 7.00″ 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.