LITE 1 STA 186 — NGS RD4142 — Camas, US

USNGStrigunknown#5072
Latitude
45.581390°
Longitude
-122.465932°
Ellipsoidal h
-7.98 m
Ortho h
14.40 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the authoritative geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as fundamental control points for surveying, mapping, and construction projects across regions. Located near Camas, Washington, at latitude 45.58139° and longitude -122.46593°, this point occupies a strategically valuable position within the Pacific Northwest geodetic infrastructure. The ellipsoidal elevation of -8.0 meters reflects its position relative to the WGS84 reference ellipsoid. Regular verification and documentation of such benchmark locations remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy and supporting engineering, land development, and scientific applications. Professional surveyors depend on the stability and precise coordinates of NGS control points to ensure consistency in local and regional surveying projects.

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LITE 1 STA 186 — NGS RD4142 — Camas, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5072 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 14.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.581390°, -122.465932°, corresponding to 45° 34′ 53.00″ N, 122° 27′ 57.36″ 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 LITE 1 STA 186 — NGS RD4142 — Camas, 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)45.581390, -122.465932
WGS84 (DMS)45° 34′ 53.00″ N, 122° 27′ 57.36″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation14.40 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
M 45 — NGS RD0127 — Camas, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BEND — NGS RD2324 — Camas, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FISHER QUARRY CHAN RNG F — NGS RD4123 — Clark County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FISHER QUARRY CHAN RNG R — NGS RD4124 — Clark County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DOCK — NGS RD2371 — Vancouver, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
QUARRY — NGS RD2368 — Vancouver, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LITE 1 STA 186 — NGS RD4142 — Camas, US?

LITE 1 STA 186 — NGS RD4142 — Camas, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5072 and sits at an elevation of 14.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LITE 1 STA 186 — NGS RD4142 — Camas, US?

The position of LITE 1 STA 186 — NGS RD4142 — Camas, US in WGS84 is 45.581390°, -122.465932° (decimal), or 45° 34′ 53.00″ N, 122° 27′ 57.36″ 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.