HLM 27 — NGS RD3198 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5585
Latitude
45.527735°
Longitude
-122.671906°
Ortho h
10.20 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundational framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon, at coordinates 45.52773° N, 122.67191° W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for establishing horizontal control in the region. Trigonometric stations of this type were established to provide surveyors and engineers with accurate geodetic reference points for property surveys, construction projects, and cartographic work. The NGS network represents decades of accumulated precision measurements that remain valuable for modern surveying applications, including verification of contemporary GPS and survey-grade positioning systems. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks is essential for maintaining the integrity of the nation's geodetic infrastructure and ensuring consistency across surveying projects in the Portland metropolitan area and surrounding regions.

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HLM 27 — NGS RD3198 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5585 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 10.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.527735°, -122.671906°, corresponding to 45° 31′ 39.85″ N, 122° 40′ 18.86″ 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 27 — NGS RD3198 — 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)45.527735, -122.671906
WGS84 (DMS)45° 31′ 39.85″ N, 122° 40′ 18.86″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation10.20 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
31 — NGS RD0468 — Portland, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HP 1 — NGS RD0472 — Portland, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1437 — NGS RD0469 — Portland, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HLM 26 — NGS RD3108 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND UNION PAC RR CO TANK — NGS RD3243
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
29 RESET — NGS RD0471 — Portland, US
0.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HLM 27 — NGS RD3198 — Portland, US?

HLM 27 — NGS RD3198 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5585 and sits at an elevation of 10.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HLM 27 — NGS RD3198 — Portland, US?

The position of HLM 27 — NGS RD3198 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.527735°, -122.671906° (decimal), or 45° 31′ 39.85″ N, 122° 40′ 18.86″ 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.