B 10 2 — NGS RD2942 — Vancouver, US

USNGStrigunknown#4890
Latitude
45.618052°
Longitude
-122.526105°
Ortho h
88.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Vancouver, Washington, at coordinates 45.61805°N, 122.52611°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for precise horizontal positioning. Triangulation stations function as monumented survey control points, enabling surveyors and engineers to reference accurate geographic positions for property boundaries, construction projects, and mapping initiatives. The NGS network represents decades of accumulated surveying infrastructure across the nation. Documentation and verification of such benchmark locations remain essential for maintaining geodetic consistency and supporting modern positioning technologies. Even when elevation data is absent from historical records, the horizontal coordinates provide valuable reference information. Surveyors undertaking work in this region benefit from confirmation of this point's continued existence and accessibility.

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B 10 2 — NGS RD2942 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4890 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 88.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.618052°, -122.526105°, corresponding to 45° 37′ 4.99″ N, 122° 31′ 33.98″ 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 B 10 2 — NGS RD2942 — 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)45.618052, -122.526105
WGS84 (DMS)45° 37′ 4.99″ N, 122° 31′ 33.98″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation88.00 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
B 10 — NGS RD2839 — Vancouver, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
14501 — NGS RD4251 — Vancouver, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 11 — NGS RD2841 — Vancouver, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT RM 4 — NGS RD4259 — Vancouver, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT RM 3 — NGS RD4250 — Vancouver, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
14851 — NGS RD4252 — Vancouver, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 10 2 — NGS RD2942 — Vancouver, US?

B 10 2 — NGS RD2942 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4890 and sits at an elevation of 88.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 10 2 — NGS RD2942 — Vancouver, US?

The position of B 10 2 — NGS RD2942 — Vancouver, US in WGS84 is 45.618052°, -122.526105° (decimal), or 45° 37′ 4.99″ N, 122° 31′ 33.98″ 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.