POST OFFICE — NGS RD3197 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5727
Latitude
45.526784°
Longitude
-122.678365°
Ortho h
12.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the precise geometric framework for surveying, mapping, and construction activities throughout the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon, at coordinates 45.52678° N, 122.67836° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for horizontal positioning. Triangulation stations of this type are fundamental components of geodetic infrastructure, enabling surveyors and engineers to establish local coordinate systems and verify measurements across projects of varying scales. The accessibility and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for professional surveyors conducting boundary work, infrastructure development, and spatial analysis in the region. Verification and maintenance of control points support the long-term accuracy of surveying activities and facilitate interoperability between modern positioning technologies and classical geodetic networks.

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POST OFFICE — NGS RD3197 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5727 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 12.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.526784°, -122.678365°, corresponding to 45° 31′ 36.42″ N, 122° 40′ 42.11″ 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 POST OFFICE — NGS RD3197 — Portland, US 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)45.526784, -122.678365
WGS84 (DMS)45° 31′ 36.42″ N, 122° 40′ 42.11″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation12.00 m
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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 HONEYMAN HARDWARE TK — NGS RD3188
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND US CUSTOMHSE N END FS — NGS RD3204
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 14 — NGS RD0432 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 718 — NGS RD1541 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND US CUSTOMHSE S END FS — NGS RD3205
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 14 — NGS RD0473 — Portland, US
0.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is POST OFFICE — NGS RD3197 — Portland, US?

POST OFFICE — NGS RD3197 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5727 and sits at an elevation of 12.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of POST OFFICE — NGS RD3197 — Portland, US?

The position of POST OFFICE — NGS RD3197 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.526784°, -122.678365° (decimal), or 45° 31′ 36.42″ N, 122° 40′ 42.11″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.