PORTLAND WISCO WATER TANK — NGS RD3297

USNGStrigunknown#5773
Latitude
45.545670°
Longitude
-122.696993°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the geodetic control infrastructure for the United States. Trig stations serve as reference points for precise horizontal positioning and support surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regions. Located near Portland, Oregon at coordinates 45.54567°, -122.69699°, this point contributes to the regional control network for the Pacific Northwest. Triangulation stations like this one are integral to the NGS framework, providing surveyors and engineers with verified positions for local surveys and spatial reference work. Documentation and periodic verification of such points ensure the integrity of the national geodetic datum and maintain reliable control for professional surveying activities. Current condition assessment and coordinate validation remain important for continued utility in modern positioning applications.

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PORTLAND WISCO WATER TANK — NGS RD3297 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5773 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.545670°, -122.696993°, corresponding to 45° 32′ 44.41″ N, 122° 41′ 49.18″ 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 WISCO WATER TANK — NGS RD3297 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)45.545670, -122.696993
WGS84 (DMS)45° 32′ 44.41″ N, 122° 41′ 49.18″ 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
ORE — NGS RD3013 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WIS — NGS RD0482 — Portland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1438 — NGS RD0480 — Portland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
47 — NGS RD3273 — Portland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 104 — NGS RD0481 — Portland, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
51 — NGS RD0483 — Portland, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PORTLAND WISCO WATER TANK — NGS RD3297?

PORTLAND WISCO WATER TANK — NGS RD3297 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5773. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PORTLAND WISCO WATER TANK — NGS RD3297?

The position of PORTLAND WISCO WATER TANK — NGS RD3297 in WGS84 is 45.545670°, -122.696993° (decimal), or 45° 32′ 44.41″ N, 122° 41′ 49.18″ 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.