PORTLAND UNION DEPOT CLK TWR — NGS RD3210

USNGStrigunknown#5743
Latitude
45.528899°
Longitude
-122.676618°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the foundational control points for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon at coordinates 45.52890°, -122.67662°, this trig point serves as a horizontal reference for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geospatial data collection in the region. Triangulation stations such as this historically anchored the network of horizontal control that surveyors relied upon for accurate positioning work. The point's location in the Portland metropolitan area makes it valuable for local and regional surveying operations. Verification and documentation of existing control points remain important for the surveying community. Confirming the physical condition and accessibility of such benchmarks ensures they continue to serve as reliable references for contemporary surveys and for maintaining consistency with historical survey records.

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PORTLAND UNION DEPOT CLK TWR — NGS RD3210 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5743 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.528899°, -122.676618°, corresponding to 45° 31′ 44.04″ N, 122° 40′ 35.83″ 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 UNION DEPOT CLK TWR — NGS RD3210 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)45.528899, -122.676618
WGS84 (DMS)45° 31′ 44.04″ N, 122° 40′ 35.83″ 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
UNION DEPOT — NGS RD0475 — Portland, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 14 — NGS RD0473 — Portland, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
55 — NGS RD0476 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HLM 29 — NGS RD3230 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND UNION PAC RR CO TANK — NGS RD3243
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
POST OFFICE — NGS RD3197 — Portland, US
0.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PORTLAND UNION DEPOT CLK TWR — NGS RD3210?

PORTLAND UNION DEPOT CLK TWR — NGS RD3210 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5743. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PORTLAND UNION DEPOT CLK TWR — NGS RD3210?

The position of PORTLAND UNION DEPOT CLK TWR — NGS RD3210 in WGS84 is 45.528899°, -122.676618° (decimal), or 45° 31′ 44.04″ N, 122° 40′ 35.83″ 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.