MEASURED NAUT MI W RNG F BCN — NGS RD2938 — Vancouver, US

USNGStrigunknown#5178
Latitude
45.606965°
Longitude
-122.590989°
Ortho h
7.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network that provides foundational horizontal control for mapping and surveying across the United States. Located near Vancouver, Washington at coordinates 45.60696°N, 122.59099°W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for establishing precise positions in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and incorporated into the geodetic framework to support cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic data collection. Trig points remain valuable for verifying contemporary survey work and validating modern positioning technologies against established ground control. Documentation and recovery of such benchmarks are essential for maintaining the integrity of the national survey network and supporting professional surveying and mapping operations.

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MEASURED NAUT MI W RNG F BCN — NGS RD2938 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5178 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 7.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.606965°, -122.590989°, corresponding to 45° 36′ 25.07″ N, 122° 35′ 27.56″ 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 MEASURED NAUT MI W RNG F BCN — NGS RD2938 — 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)45.606965, -122.590989
WGS84 (DMS)45° 36′ 25.07″ N, 122° 35′ 27.56″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation7.00 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
LEISER — NGS RD2888 — Vancouver, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NUT — NGS RD2916 — Vancouver, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DOLPHIN NEAR LEISER — NGS RD2853 — Vancouver, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 45 — NGS RD0612 — Vancouver, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NORTH PORTLAND DIKE LITE — NGS RD4172
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JUDGE — NGS RD2892 — Portland, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MEASURED NAUT MI W RNG F BCN — NGS RD2938 — Vancouver, US?

MEASURED NAUT MI W RNG F BCN — NGS RD2938 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5178 and sits at an elevation of 7.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MEASURED NAUT MI W RNG F BCN — NGS RD2938 — Vancouver, US?

The position of MEASURED NAUT MI W RNG F BCN — NGS RD2938 — Vancouver, US in WGS84 is 45.606965°, -122.590989° (decimal), or 45° 36′ 25.07″ N, 122° 35′ 27.56″ 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.