OAK — NGS RD2843 — Vancouver, US

USNGStrigunknown#4856
Latitude
45.592712°
Longitude
-122.528058°
Ortho h
12.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located in the Vancouver, Washington area at coordinates 45.59271°N, 122.52806°W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for horizontal control in the region. Triangulation stations of this type are typically positioned on elevated terrain to facilitate sightlines between distant points, enabling surveyors to establish accurate horizontal positions through geometric measurement. Such monuments are integral to local, state, and regional surveying projects, providing a stable geodetic reference tied to the national datum. The accurate documentation and preservation of these control points remains essential for modern surveying, engineering, and mapping applications. Verification of such marks ensures their continued utility for professional surveyors and supports the integrity of the broader geodetic control network.

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OAK — NGS RD2843 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4856 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 12.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.592712°, -122.528058°, corresponding to 45° 35′ 33.76″ N, 122° 31′ 41.01″ 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 OAK — NGS RD2843 — 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)45.592712, -122.528058
WGS84 (DMS)45° 35′ 33.76″ N, 122° 31′ 41.01″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation12.00 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
GOVT IS MIDDLE RNG FRONT — NGS RD4127 — Multnomah County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GOVT IS MIDDLE RNG REAR — NGS RD4128 — Multnomah County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SNAG 2 — NGS RD2850 — Vancouver, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOOD 2 — NGS RD2842 — Multnomah County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OPEN — NGS RD2860 — Multnomah County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BID — NGS RD2877 — Vancouver, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is OAK — NGS RD2843 — Vancouver, US?

OAK — NGS RD2843 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4856 and sits at an elevation of 12.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of OAK — NGS RD2843 — Vancouver, US?

The position of OAK — NGS RD2843 — Vancouver, US in WGS84 is 45.592712°, -122.528058° (decimal), or 45° 35′ 33.76″ N, 122° 31′ 41.01″ 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.