HOOD 2 — NGS RD2842 — Multnomah County, US

USNGStrigunknown#4844
Latitude
45.582337°
Longitude
-122.528277°
Ortho h
9.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for the United States. Located in Multnomah County, Oregon, at coordinates 45.58234° N, 122.52828° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were strategically positioned to enable accurate distance and angle measurements across broad areas. This point contributes to the NGS network's role in supporting cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The station's documented position allows surveyors and GIS professionals to tie local measurements into the national geodetic datum. Verification and maintenance of such reference points remain important for preserving survey accuracy and enabling consistent coordinate frameworks for land records and infrastructure development. Station documentation ensures long-term utility for the surveying community.

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HOOD 2 — NGS RD2842 — Multnomah County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4844 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 9.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.582337°, -122.528277°, corresponding to 45° 34′ 56.41″ N, 122° 31′ 41.80″ 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 HOOD 2 — NGS RD2842 — Multnomah County, 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)45.582337, -122.528277
WGS84 (DMS)45° 34′ 56.41″ N, 122° 31′ 41.80″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation9.00 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
OPEN — NGS RD2860 — Multnomah County, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GOVT IS MIDDLE RNG FRONT — NGS RD4127 — Multnomah County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GOVT IS MIDDLE RNG REAR — NGS RD4128 — Multnomah County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HID — NGS RD2851 — Multnomah County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OAK — NGS RD2843 — Vancouver, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SNAG 2 — NGS RD2850 — Vancouver, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HOOD 2 — NGS RD2842 — Multnomah County, US?

HOOD 2 — NGS RD2842 — Multnomah County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4844 and sits at an elevation of 9.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HOOD 2 — NGS RD2842 — Multnomah County, US?

The position of HOOD 2 — NGS RD2842 — Multnomah County, US in WGS84 is 45.582337°, -122.528277° (decimal), or 45° 34′ 56.41″ N, 122° 31′ 41.80″ 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.