PORTLAND H WEISS CO ELEV TANK — NGS RD3183

USNGStrigunknown#5753
Latitude
45.523554°
Longitude
-122.670812°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the fundamental reference framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Triangulation stations of this type serve as fixed control points for determining accurate positions and elevations across regions. Located in the Portland, Oregon area at coordinates 45.52355°N, 122.67081°W, this benchmark contributes to the geospatial infrastructure supporting civil engineering, land surveying, and geographic information systems. The station's position within the established NGS network allows surveyors and mapping professionals to reference precise horizontal control for their work. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain important for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the nation's geodetic datum, particularly as surveying practices and technological capabilities evolve. Records of these stations constitute essential reference materials for professional surveying practice.

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PORTLAND H WEISS CO ELEV TANK — NGS RD3183 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5753 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.523554°, -122.670812°, corresponding to 45° 31′ 24.80″ N, 122° 40′ 14.92″ 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 H WEISS CO ELEV TANK — NGS RD3183 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)45.523554, -122.670812
WGS84 (DMS)45° 31′ 24.80″ N, 122° 40′ 14.92″ 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
1436 — NGS RD0461 — Portland, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BURN 2 RM 3 — NGS AA3912 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BURN 2 — NGS RD3326 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BURN 2 RM 4 — NGS AA3913 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BURNSIDE — NGS RD3288 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND BURNSIDE BRIDGE W TWR — NGS RD3247
0.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PORTLAND H WEISS CO ELEV TANK — NGS RD3183?

PORTLAND H WEISS CO ELEV TANK — NGS RD3183 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5753. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PORTLAND H WEISS CO ELEV TANK — NGS RD3183?

The position of PORTLAND H WEISS CO ELEV TANK — NGS RD3183 in WGS84 is 45.523554°, -122.670812° (decimal), or 45° 31′ 24.80″ N, 122° 40′ 14.92″ 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.