PORTLAND ROCKWOOD WATER TANK — NGS RD2905

USNGStrigunknown#5473
Latitude
45.525109°
Longitude
-122.518904°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal and vertical control for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon at coordinates 45.52511° N, 122.51890° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for geodetic observations. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed as part of large-scale survey networks to create accurate positional frameworks. As a trig point, it functions as a control station for surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals conducting local and regional work. The documented location and network association make this point valuable for establishing relative positions of other survey work. Verification and proper documentation of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining continuity in surveying projects and ensuring consistency across measurement campaigns in the region. Current users should consult official NGS records for complete station information and any notes on condition or accessibility.

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PORTLAND ROCKWOOD WATER TANK — NGS RD2905 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5473 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.525109°, -122.518904°, corresponding to 45° 31′ 30.39″ N, 122° 31′ 8.05″ 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 ROCKWOOD WATER TANK — NGS RD2905 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)45.525109, -122.518904
WGS84 (DMS)45° 31′ 30.39″ N, 122° 31′ 8.05″ 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 GLENDOVER GOLF TANK — NGS RD2845
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GLENDOVER — NGS RD2903 — Portland, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND MENLO PARK WATER TANK — NGS RD2908
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND RICHLAND WATER TANK — NGS RD2906
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND NORTH RADIO MAST — NGS RD2856
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND SOUTH RADIO MAST — NGS RD2855
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PORTLAND ROCKWOOD WATER TANK — NGS RD2905?

PORTLAND ROCKWOOD WATER TANK — NGS RD2905 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5473. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PORTLAND ROCKWOOD WATER TANK — NGS RD2905?

The position of PORTLAND ROCKWOOD WATER TANK — NGS RD2905 in WGS84 is 45.525109°, -122.518904° (decimal), or 45° 31′ 30.39″ N, 122° 31′ 8.05″ 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.