M 484 — NGS RD0345 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5479
Latitude
45.529444°
Longitude
-122.601389°
Ortho h
59.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon, at coordinates 45.52944° N, 122.60139° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for terrestrial surveys and positional determinations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and occupied to create networks of known positions. Such control points enable surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals to reference their work to a consistent, mathematized coordinate system. The elevation value for this particular station has not been recorded in available documentation. Verification and documentation of geodetic monuments remains valuable for maintaining survey accuracy and supporting infrastructure projects, land records, and scientific applications requiring precise geographic reference.

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M 484 — NGS RD0345 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5479 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 59.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.529444°, -122.601389°, corresponding to 45° 31′ 46.00″ N, 122° 36′ 5.00″ 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 M 484 — NGS RD0345 — 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)45.529444, -122.601389
WGS84 (DMS)45° 31′ 46.00″ N, 122° 36′ 5.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation59.60 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
1414 — NGS RD1588 — Portland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND PROVIDENCE HOSP STK — NGS RD2929
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1882 — NGS RD1589 — Portland, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1859 — NGS RD1587 — Portland, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CROSS — NGS RD2932 — Portland, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 23 — NGS RD0346 — Portland, US
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is M 484 — NGS RD0345 — Portland, US?

M 484 — NGS RD0345 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5479 and sits at an elevation of 59.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of M 484 — NGS RD0345 — Portland, US?

The position of M 484 — NGS RD0345 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.529444°, -122.601389° (decimal), or 45° 31′ 46.00″ N, 122° 36′ 5.00″ 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.