PORTLAND SOUTH RADIO MAST — NGS RD2855

USNGStrigunknown#5452
Latitude
45.524699°
Longitude
-122.537178°
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the horizontal and vertical control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trigonometric stations like this point serve as fundamental reference locations for precise geodetic work, enabling surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate measurements and establish local coordinate systems. Located near Portland, Oregon at coordinates 45.52470° N, 122.53718° W, this benchmark contributes to regional surveying infrastructure. As a trig point within the NGS network, it provides established control for property surveys, engineering projects, and geographic data collection in the Portland metropolitan area. The documentation and verification of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the nation's surveying datum. Confirming the physical condition and accessibility of benchmarks supports the continued utility of these reference stations for professional surveying work.

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PORTLAND SOUTH RADIO MAST — NGS RD2855 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5452 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.524699°, -122.537178°, corresponding to 45° 31′ 28.92″ N, 122° 32′ 13.84″ 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 SOUTH RADIO MAST — NGS RD2855 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)45.524699, -122.537178
WGS84 (DMS)45° 31′ 28.92″ N, 122° 32′ 13.84″ 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 NORTH RADIO MAST — NGS RD2856
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND MENLO PARK WATER TANK — NGS RD2908
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND HAZELWOOD WATER TANK — NGS RD2910
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND CHERRY PARK WATER TK — NGS RD2909
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND ROCKWOOD WATER TANK — NGS RD2905
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND RICHLAND WATER TANK — NGS RD2906
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PORTLAND SOUTH RADIO MAST — NGS RD2855?

PORTLAND SOUTH RADIO MAST — NGS RD2855 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5452. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PORTLAND SOUTH RADIO MAST — NGS RD2855?

The position of PORTLAND SOUTH RADIO MAST — NGS RD2855 in WGS84 is 45.524699°, -122.537178° (decimal), or 45° 31′ 28.92″ N, 122° 32′ 13.84″ 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.