PORTLAND QUAKER CAL ES LINE TK — NGS RD2980

USNGStrigunknown#5704
Latitude
45.538826°
Longitude
-122.689742°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon at coordinates 45.53883°N, 122.68974°W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for horizontal positioning and spatial reference work in the region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided surveyors and engineers with precisely determined positions for boundary establishment, infrastructure development, and cartographic accuracy. The NGS network remains essential to contemporary surveying practice, GPS validation, and geospatial data integration. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks like this one supports the continuity and reliability of the geodetic infrastructure. Field confirmation of monument condition and accessibility ensures these reference points continue serving their function for the surveying community.

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PORTLAND QUAKER CAL ES LINE TK — NGS RD2980 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5704 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.538826°, -122.689742°, corresponding to 45° 32′ 19.77″ N, 122° 41′ 23.07″ 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 QUAKER CAL ES LINE TK — NGS RD2980 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)45.538826, -122.689742
WGS84 (DMS)45° 32′ 19.77″ N, 122° 41′ 23.07″ 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
HLM 34 — NGS RD2985 — Portland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 104 — NGS RD0479 — Portland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HLM 33 — NGS RD3060 — Portland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
53 — NGS RD0478 — Portland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 104 — NGS RD0481 — Portland, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1438 — NGS RD0480 — Portland, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PORTLAND QUAKER CAL ES LINE TK — NGS RD2980?

PORTLAND QUAKER CAL ES LINE TK — NGS RD2980 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5704. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PORTLAND QUAKER CAL ES LINE TK — NGS RD2980?

The position of PORTLAND QUAKER CAL ES LINE TK — NGS RD2980 in WGS84 is 45.538826°, -122.689742° (decimal), or 45° 32′ 19.77″ N, 122° 41′ 23.07″ 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.