B 533 — NGS RD1549 — Vancouver, US

USNGStrigunknown#5213
Latitude
45.636367°
Longitude
-122.675231°
Ortho h
30.61 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Vancouver, Washington, at coordinates 45.63637° N, 122.67523° W, this trig point serves as a monumented ground station for precise positioning and geodetic measurement. Triangulation stations of this type were historically occupied during field surveys to establish accurate spatial relationships across regional areas. The point's documented location and classification contribute to the NGS database, supporting professional surveyors, engineers, and cartographers who require reliable horizontal control for boundary determination, construction layout, and geographic information system applications. Verification and continued documentation of such benchmarks preserve critical infrastructure data and maintain the integrity of the national geodetic system for future surveying projects.

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B 533 — NGS RD1549 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5213 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 30.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.636367°, -122.675231°, corresponding to 45° 38′ 10.92″ N, 122° 40′ 30.83″ 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 533 — NGS RD1549 — 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)45.636367, -122.675231
WGS84 (DMS)45° 38′ 10.92″ N, 122° 40′ 30.83″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation30.61 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
U 7 — NGS RD0629 — Vancouver, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VANCOUVER ST JAMES CH — NGS RD3339
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COURTHOUSE — NGS RD3414 — Vancouver, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GAGING STATION 4 — NGS RD1548 — Vancouver, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 7 RESET — NGS RD0628 — Vancouver, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 7 — NGS RD0630 — Vancouver, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 533 — NGS RD1549 — Vancouver, US?

B 533 — NGS RD1549 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5213 and sits at an elevation of 30.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 533 — NGS RD1549 — Vancouver, US?

The position of B 533 — NGS RD1549 — Vancouver, US in WGS84 is 45.636367°, -122.675231° (decimal), or 45° 38′ 10.92″ N, 122° 40′ 30.83″ 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.