L 23 — NGS RD0346 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5423
Latitude
45.533611°
Longitude
-122.578889°
Ortho h
68.64 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station within the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic control system. Located near Portland, Oregon, at coordinates 45.53361°N, 122.57889°W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional data for cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems. The point's location in the Pacific Northwest makes it valuable for maintaining consistency in local surveying efforts. Modern verification and documentation of such benchmarks ensures their continued utility for professional surveyors and engineers, while supporting the integrity of the geodetic network upon which regional spatial data depends.

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L 23 — NGS RD0346 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5423 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 68.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.533611°, -122.578889°, corresponding to 45° 32′ 1.00″ N, 122° 34′ 44.00″ 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 L 23 — NGS RD0346 — 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)45.533611, -122.578889
WGS84 (DMS)45° 32′ 1.00″ N, 122° 34′ 44.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation68.64 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
N 484 — NGS RD0347 — Portland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CITY 914 — NGS RD0363 — Portland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND MONTAVILLA WATER TANK — NGS RD2915
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1882 — NGS RD1589 — Portland, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EPF 23 — NGS RD4342 — Portland, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND CO RAD KOE 808 MAST — NGS RD2914
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is L 23 — NGS RD0346 — Portland, US?

L 23 — NGS RD0346 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5423 and sits at an elevation of 68.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of L 23 — NGS RD0346 — Portland, US?

The position of L 23 — NGS RD0346 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.533611°, -122.578889° (decimal), or 45° 32′ 1.00″ N, 122° 34′ 44.00″ 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.