HLM 30 — NGS RD3235 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5617
Latitude
45.532894°
Longitude
-122.672272°
Ortho h
19.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the primary geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon, at coordinates 45.53289° N, 122.67227° W, this trig point serves as a fundamental control station for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations function as precise horizontal control monuments, enabling surveyors and mappers to reference their work to the national coordinate system. Such points are essential infrastructure for boundary surveys, engineering projects, and geographic data collection. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remains valuable for the surveying community. Confirming the physical condition and accessibility of control stations helps maintain data integrity and supports continued utility of the geodetic network. Surveyors undertaking work in the Portland area may reference or tie to this station as appropriate for their project requirements.

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HLM 30 — NGS RD3235 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5617 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 19.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.532894°, -122.672272°, corresponding to 45° 31′ 58.42″ N, 122° 40′ 20.18″ 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 30 — NGS RD3235 — 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)45.532894, -122.672272
WGS84 (DMS)45° 31′ 58.42″ N, 122° 40′ 20.18″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation19.90 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
HLM 28 — NGS RD3114 — Portland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HLM 29 — NGS RD3230 — Portland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
59 2 — NGS RD3278 — Portland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
55 — NGS RD0476 — Portland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KERR — NGS RD3086 — Portland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND UNION PAC RR CO TANK — NGS RD3243
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HLM 30 — NGS RD3235 — Portland, US?

HLM 30 — NGS RD3235 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5617 and sits at an elevation of 19.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HLM 30 — NGS RD3235 — Portland, US?

The position of HLM 30 — NGS RD3235 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.532894°, -122.672272° (decimal), or 45° 31′ 58.42″ N, 122° 40′ 20.18″ 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.