HOUSE CHIMNEY — NGS RD2857 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5563
Latitude
45.587525°
Longitude
-122.585124°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which maintains the fundamental geodetic control infrastructure for the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon, at coordinates 45.58752° N, 122.58512° W, this trig point serves as a precise reference for horizontal positioning in its region. Triangulation stations of this type are established to provide accurate control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects. The point's documented geographic coordinates enable surveyors and engineers to establish local survey networks with known accuracy relative to the national datum. As part of the NGS registry, this benchmark contributes to the continuity of the geodetic framework across the country. Verification and documentation of such control points remain important for maintaining data quality and supporting contemporary surveying practices. The systematic preservation of these monuments supports both historical geodetic records and ongoing professional surveying operations throughout the region.

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HOUSE CHIMNEY — NGS RD2857 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5563 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.587525°, -122.585124°, corresponding to 45° 35′ 15.09″ N, 122° 35′ 6.45″ 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 HOUSE CHIMNEY — NGS RD2857 — 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)45.587525, -122.585124
WGS84 (DMS)45° 35′ 15.09″ N, 122° 35′ 6.45″ 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
PDX J — NGS AI3373 — Portland, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · geodetic control point
TRAV1 — NGS AH5040 — Portland, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LOWER POINT — NGS RD2862 — Multnomah County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEM 2 — NGS RD2891 — Multnomah County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COPY — NGS RD2924 — Portland, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PDX H — NGS AC7360 — Portland, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HOUSE CHIMNEY — NGS RD2857 — Portland, US?

HOUSE CHIMNEY — NGS RD2857 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5563. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HOUSE CHIMNEY — NGS RD2857 — Portland, US?

The position of HOUSE CHIMNEY — NGS RD2857 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.587525°, -122.585124° (decimal), or 45° 35′ 15.09″ N, 122° 35′ 6.45″ 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.