PORTLAND KERR GIFFORD ELEV FS — NGS RD3073

USNGStrigunknown#5627
Latitude
45.529465°
Longitude
-122.669298°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon, at coordinates 45.52947° N, 122.66930° W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional data for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographical documentation. The station's location within an urban-adjacent area makes it valuable for local and regional surveying work. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining the integrity of the national control network. Surveyors and geospatial professionals depend on these established reference points for precise work. Recording the continued existence and condition of these stations helps preserve essential geodetic infrastructure and supports future surveying operations across Oregon and beyond.

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PORTLAND KERR GIFFORD ELEV FS — NGS RD3073 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5627 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.529465°, -122.669298°, corresponding to 45° 31′ 46.07″ N, 122° 40′ 9.47″ 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 KERR GIFFORD ELEV FS — NGS RD3073 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)45.529465, -122.669298
WGS84 (DMS)45° 31′ 46.07″ N, 122° 40′ 9.47″ 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
29 RESET — NGS RD0471 — Portland, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KERR — NGS RD3086 — Portland, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
59 2 — NGS RD3278 — Portland, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HLM 28 — NGS RD3114 — Portland, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
O 14 — NGS RD0465 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STEEL — NGS RD0466 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PORTLAND KERR GIFFORD ELEV FS — NGS RD3073?

PORTLAND KERR GIFFORD ELEV FS — NGS RD3073 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5627. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PORTLAND KERR GIFFORD ELEV FS — NGS RD3073?

The position of PORTLAND KERR GIFFORD ELEV FS — NGS RD3073 in WGS84 is 45.529465°, -122.669298° (decimal), or 45° 31′ 46.07″ N, 122° 40′ 9.47″ 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.