HLM 26 — NGS RD3108 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5597
Latitude
45.526652°
Longitude
-122.670281°
Ortho h
10.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's comprehensive network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Portland, Oregon at coordinates 45.52665° N, 122.67028° W, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Triangulation stations like this one enable surveyors to establish precise horizontal control networks through line-of-sight observations between visible monuments. The NGS network has historically supported cadastral surveys, large-scale mapping projects, and infrastructure development across the nation. Documentation and verification of existing benchmarks remain valuable for surveying professionals who require reliable reference points for modern surveys. Maintaining records of these points contributes to the continuity and reliability of positional data for both historical and contemporary geodetic work in the Pacific Northwest.

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HLM 26 — NGS RD3108 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5597 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 10.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.526652°, -122.670281°, corresponding to 45° 31′ 35.95″ N, 122° 40′ 13.01″ 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 HLM 26 — NGS RD3108 — 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)45.526652, -122.670281
WGS84 (DMS)45° 31′ 35.95″ N, 122° 40′ 13.01″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation10.50 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
1437 — NGS RD0469 — Portland, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
31 — NGS RD0468 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HLM 27 — NGS RD3198 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HP 1 — NGS RD0472 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
O 14 — NGS RD0465 — Portland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAILROAD SEMAPHORE AT STEEL — NGS RD2992 — Portland, US
0.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HLM 26 — NGS RD3108 — Portland, US?

HLM 26 — NGS RD3108 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5597 and sits at an elevation of 10.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HLM 26 — NGS RD3108 — Portland, US?

The position of HLM 26 — NGS RD3108 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.526652°, -122.670281° (decimal), or 45° 31′ 35.95″ N, 122° 40′ 13.01″ 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.