PET — NGS RD2465 — Portland, US

This is a triangulation (trig) station within the National Geodetic Survey network, a foundational component of the United States geodetic control infrastructure. Located near Portland, Oregon at coordinates 45.48296°N, 122.57908°W, this benchmark serves as a reference point for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations historically provided precise horizontal control for large-scale surveys and continue to support modern positioning work. The station's role includes establishing and maintaining positional accuracy for local surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals requiring reliable datum references. While elevation data for this specific point is not recorded in available documentation, the benchmark's geographic position in the Portland metropolitan area makes it valuable for regional surveying activities and long-term geodetic monitoring.

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