DIKE A DOLPHIN AT NORTH END — NGS RD3157 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5296
Latitude
45.609007°
Longitude
-122.660042°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, the foundational geodetic infrastructure maintained by the United States National Geodetic Survey. Located near Portland, Oregon, at coordinates 45.60901° N, 122.66004° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for precise horizontal positioning and control network establishment. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided the basis for accurate surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the nation. The point's documented geographic coordinates enable surveyors and geospatial professionals to establish local surveys with known accuracy and consistency relative to the national datum. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain essential for ensuring the integrity of surveying work, property boundary delineation, and large-scale infrastructure projects in the Portland metropolitan region and surrounding areas.

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DIKE A DOLPHIN AT NORTH END — NGS RD3157 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5296 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.609007°, -122.660042°, corresponding to 45° 36′ 32.42″ N, 122° 39′ 36.15″ 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 DIKE A DOLPHIN AT NORTH END — NGS RD3157 — 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)45.609007, -122.660042
WGS84 (DMS)45° 36′ 32.42″ N, 122° 39′ 36.15″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
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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
LOTUS — NGS RD3024 — Portland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JUNGLE — NGS RD3123 — Portland, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHAW — NGS RD3185 — Portland, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FIRST DISTRICT — NGS RD3122 — Vancouver, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HLM V 9 — NGS RD3082 — Vancouver, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NORTH PORTLAND TANK — NGS RD3049
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DIKE A DOLPHIN AT NORTH END — NGS RD3157 — Portland, US?

DIKE A DOLPHIN AT NORTH END — NGS RD3157 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5296. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DIKE A DOLPHIN AT NORTH END — NGS RD3157 — Portland, US?

The position of DIKE A DOLPHIN AT NORTH END — NGS RD3157 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.609007°, -122.660042° (decimal), or 45° 36′ 32.42″ N, 122° 39′ 36.15″ 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.