J 104 — NGS RD0479 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5712
Latitude
45.536944°
Longitude
-122.686389°
Ortho h
10.95 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents a fundamental control point within the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference monuments. Trigonometric stations of this type serve as essential vertices for establishing accurate horizontal positions across the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon at coordinates 45.53694° north latitude and 122.68639° west longitude, this point contributes to the broader framework of geodetic control used by surveyors, engineers, and mapmakers for precise spatial referencing. Trig stations function as observable monuments connecting local surveys to the national datum, enabling consistent coordinate systems across jurisdictions and projects. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain critical for surveying professionals who rely upon established control networks for boundary determination, construction layout, and cartographic accuracy. Maintaining current records of these reference points ensures their continued utility for contemporary geodetic and surveying applications.

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J 104 — NGS RD0479 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5712 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 10.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.536944°, -122.686389°, corresponding to 45° 32′ 13.00″ N, 122° 41′ 11.00″ 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 J 104 — NGS RD0479 — 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)45.536944, -122.686389
WGS84 (DMS)45° 32′ 13.00″ N, 122° 41′ 11.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation10.95 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 33 — NGS RD3060 — Portland, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
53 — NGS RD0478 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND QUAKER CAL ES LINE TK — NGS RD2980
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HLM 32 — NGS RD3179 — Portland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STAR — NGS RD3186 — Portland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND CROWN MILLS BLACK TK — NGS RD3144
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is J 104 — NGS RD0479 — Portland, US?

J 104 — NGS RD0479 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5712 and sits at an elevation of 10.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of J 104 — NGS RD0479 — Portland, US?

The position of J 104 — NGS RD0479 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.536944°, -122.686389° (decimal), or 45° 32′ 13.00″ N, 122° 41′ 11.00″ 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.