DOLPHIN NEAR LEISER — NGS RD2853 — Vancouver, US

USNGStrigunknown#5171
Latitude
45.606533°
Longitude
-122.590371°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Vancouver, Washington, at coordinates 45.60653° north latitude and 122.59037° west longitude, this trig point serves as a reference station for local and regional surveys. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate horizontal control through reciprocal line-of-sight measurements between elevated points. The station contributes to the national network's spatial accuracy and serves contemporary surveying, engineering, and geographic information system applications. Verification and documentation of such benchmark locations remain valuable for maintaining survey monument integrity and enabling future control surveys in the Pacific Northwest region.

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DOLPHIN NEAR LEISER — NGS RD2853 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5171 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.606533°, -122.590371°, corresponding to 45° 36′ 23.52″ N, 122° 35′ 25.33″ 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 DOLPHIN NEAR LEISER — NGS RD2853 — 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)45.606533, -122.590371
WGS84 (DMS)45° 36′ 23.52″ N, 122° 35′ 25.33″ 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
NUT — NGS RD2916 — Vancouver, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEISER — NGS RD2888 — Vancouver, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MEASURED NAUT MI W RNG F BCN — NGS RD2938 — Vancouver, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 45 — NGS RD0612 — Vancouver, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NORTH PORTLAND DIKE LITE — NGS RD4172
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COPY — NGS RD2924 — Portland, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DOLPHIN NEAR LEISER — NGS RD2853 — Vancouver, US?

DOLPHIN NEAR LEISER — NGS RD2853 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5171. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DOLPHIN NEAR LEISER — NGS RD2853 — Vancouver, US?

The position of DOLPHIN NEAR LEISER — NGS RD2853 — Vancouver, US in WGS84 is 45.606533°, -122.590371° (decimal), or 45° 36′ 23.52″ N, 122° 35′ 25.33″ 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.