BURN 2 — NGS RD3326 — Portland, US

This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon at coordinates 45.52261° N, 122.66931° W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control station for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations like this one were historically observed to create networks of precisely positioned reference points. Such monuments support professional surveyors, engineers, and cartographers in establishing accurate local surveys and geographic information systems. The point's documented position enables surveyors to verify their own measurements and maintain consistency across multiple projects. Verification and continued documentation of NGS control points remains valuable for quality assurance in contemporary surveying practice. Even where elevation data may not be recorded, horizontal coordinates provide essential reference information for regional geodetic applications.

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