HOOD BAR LIGHT — NGS RD2876 — Multnomah County, US

USNGStrigunknown#5557
Latitude
45.585847°
Longitude
-122.546101°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of horizontal geodetic control across the United States. Located in Multnomah County, Oregon, at coordinates 45.58585° N, 122.54610° W, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying and mapping activities in the region. Trig stations of this classification were established to provide accurate horizontal positioning for subsequent surveys, engineering projects, and geographic documentation. The point's location in the Portland metropolitan area makes it valuable for local and regional surveying work. While the elevation for this benchmark has not been recorded in available documentation, verification and proper documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic network and ensuring consistency across surveying endeavors. Professional surveyors are encouraged to report observations and condition assessments to the NGS.

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HOOD BAR LIGHT — NGS RD2876 — 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 #5557 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.585847°, -122.546101°, corresponding to 45° 35′ 9.05″ N, 122° 32′ 45.96″ 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 BAR LIGHT — NGS RD2876 — 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)45.585847, -122.546101
WGS84 (DMS)45° 35′ 9.05″ N, 122° 32′ 45.96″ 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
WORK 2 — NGS RD2875 — Multnomah County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOSE — NGS RD2871 — Multnomah County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GOVT IS MIDDLE RNG REAR — NGS RD4128 — Multnomah County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PUMP — NGS RD2870 — Portland, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GOVT IS MIDDLE RNG FRONT — NGS RD4127 — Multnomah County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OPEN — NGS RD2860 — Multnomah County, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HOOD BAR LIGHT — NGS RD2876 — Multnomah County, US?

HOOD BAR LIGHT — NGS RD2876 — Multnomah County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5557. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HOOD BAR LIGHT — NGS RD2876 — Multnomah County, US?

The position of HOOD BAR LIGHT — NGS RD2876 — Multnomah County, US in WGS84 is 45.585847°, -122.546101° (decimal), or 45° 35′ 9.05″ N, 122° 32′ 45.96″ 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.