PORTLAND CHERRY PARK WATER TK — NGS RD2909

USNGStrigunknown#5443
Latitude
45.514768°
Longitude
-122.541173°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which forms the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Portland, Oregon at coordinates 45.51477°, -122.54117°, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring accurate horizontal positioning. Triangulation stations of this classification were historically established to create a network of precisely determined points across the country. Such monuments support cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific research requiring reliable geodetic control. The location near Portland places this point within an area of significant development and geographic importance in the Pacific Northwest. Documentation and verification of benchmark coordinates remain essential for maintaining the accuracy and utility of the national control network, ensuring consistency across surveying applications and supporting modernization efforts in geodetic positioning standards.

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PORTLAND CHERRY PARK WATER TK — NGS RD2909 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5443 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.514768°, -122.541173°, corresponding to 45° 30′ 53.16″ N, 122° 32′ 28.22″ 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 PORTLAND CHERRY PARK WATER TK — NGS RD2909 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)45.514768, -122.541173
WGS84 (DMS)45° 30′ 53.16″ N, 122° 32′ 28.22″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
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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
PORTLAND MENLO PARK WATER TANK — NGS RD2908
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND SOUTH RADIO MAST — NGS RD2855
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND NORTH RADIO MAST — NGS RD2856
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND HAZELWOOD WATER TANK — NGS RD2910
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND CITY RAD KON 392 MAST — NGS RD2911
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND RUSSELVILLE WATER TK — NGS RD2913
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PORTLAND CHERRY PARK WATER TK — NGS RD2909?

PORTLAND CHERRY PARK WATER TK — NGS RD2909 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5443. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PORTLAND CHERRY PARK WATER TK — NGS RD2909?

The position of PORTLAND CHERRY PARK WATER TK — NGS RD2909 in WGS84 is 45.514768°, -122.541173° (decimal), or 45° 30′ 53.16″ N, 122° 32′ 28.22″ 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.