PORTLAND US CUSTOMHSE S END FS — NGS RD3205

USNGStrigunknown#5720
Latitude
45.524645°
Longitude
-122.678026°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon at coordinates 45.52465° N, 122.67803° W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Triangulation stations such as this one provide monumented control points essential for local and regional surveys. These marks enable surveyors to reference their work to the national geodetic datum, ensuring consistency and accuracy across multiple projects and jurisdictions. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remain valuable for the surveying profession, particularly as technology and standards evolve. Confirming the continued physical stability and accessibility of these reference points supports the long-term utility of the geodetic network.

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PORTLAND US CUSTOMHSE S END FS — NGS RD3205 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5720 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.524645°, -122.678026°, corresponding to 45° 31′ 28.72″ N, 122° 40′ 40.89″ 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 US CUSTOMHSE S END FS — NGS RD3205 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)45.524645, -122.678026
WGS84 (DMS)45° 31′ 28.72″ N, 122° 40′ 40.89″ 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 US CUSTOMHSE N END FS — NGS RD3204
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 14 — NGS RD0432 — Portland, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
POST OFFICE — NGS RD3197 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND HONEYMAN HARDWARE TK — NGS RD3188
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 718 — NGS RD1541 — Portland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND O W AND K STORE STACK — NGS RD3149
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PORTLAND US CUSTOMHSE S END FS — NGS RD3205?

PORTLAND US CUSTOMHSE S END FS — NGS RD3205 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5720. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PORTLAND US CUSTOMHSE S END FS — NGS RD3205?

The position of PORTLAND US CUSTOMHSE S END FS — NGS RD3205 in WGS84 is 45.524645°, -122.678026° (decimal), or 45° 31′ 28.72″ N, 122° 40′ 40.89″ 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.