I 205 1 — NGS RD4261 — Vancouver, US

USNGStrigunknown#4838
Latitude
45.614444°
Longitude
-122.551111°
Ortho h
81.48 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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NGS Triangulation Station This triangulation benchmark is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Vancouver, Washington at coordinates 45.61444°, -122.55111°, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference monument for local and regional surveys. Triangulation stations like this one provide essential horizontal control by establishing accurate latitude and longitude positions. Such monuments are critical infrastructure for surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals who depend on reliable geodetic references. The station's continued documentation and verification in the NGS registry ensures its availability for future survey work and contributes to maintaining the integrity of the national control network. Professionals undertaking work in this area should consult current NGS records to assess station accessibility and condition.

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I 205 1 — NGS RD4261 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4838 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 81.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.614444°, -122.551111°, corresponding to 45° 36′ 52.00″ N, 122° 33′ 4.00″ 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 I 205 1 — NGS RD4261 — Vancouver, 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)45.614444, -122.551111
WGS84 (DMS)45° 36′ 52.00″ N, 122° 33′ 4.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation81.48 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
11601 — NGS RD4242 — Vancouver, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
521 — NGS RD4244 — Vancouver, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
12019 — NGS RD4246 — Vancouver, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
11511 — NGS RD4245 — Vancouver, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
12503 — NGS RD4247 — Vancouver, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2000 — NGS RD4241 — Vancouver, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is I 205 1 — NGS RD4261 — Vancouver, US?

I 205 1 — NGS RD4261 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4838 and sits at an elevation of 81.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of I 205 1 — NGS RD4261 — Vancouver, US?

The position of I 205 1 — NGS RD4261 — Vancouver, US in WGS84 is 45.614444°, -122.551111° (decimal), or 45° 36′ 52.00″ N, 122° 33′ 4.00″ 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.