PTS 1 — NGS RD0273 — Gresham, US

USNGStrigunknown#4943
Latitude
45.494861°
Longitude
-122.430861°
Ortho h
95.26 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the nation's primary horizontal and vertical reference framework. Trig stations serve as fundamental control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the United States. Located near Gresham, Oregon, this benchmark provides positional control for local and regional surveying operations in the Portland metropolitan area. The station's coordinates (45.49486°N, 122.43086°W) are referenced to the national datum system. Trig stations of this type are typically monumented on the ground and occupy strategically selected locations offering good visibility and geometric distribution. Regular verification and documentation of such control points is essential for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network and ensuring accuracy in contemporary surveying work, GIS applications, and infrastructure development. Surveyors and engineers rely on these established references for precise positional control.

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PTS 1 — NGS RD0273 — Gresham, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4943 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 95.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.494861°, -122.430861°, corresponding to 45° 29′ 41.50″ N, 122° 25′ 51.10″ 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 PTS 1 — NGS RD0273 — Gresham, 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)45.494861, -122.430861
WGS84 (DMS)45° 29′ 41.50″ N, 122° 25′ 51.10″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation95.26 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 · GNSS reference point
1 S 3 E 10 — NGS RD4206 — Gresham, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRESHAM — NGS RD0271
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRESHAM RESET — NGS RD0272
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRESHAM — NGS RD2438
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
YELLOW HOUSE EAST GABLE — NGS RD2437 — Gresham, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · GNSS reference point
1 S 3 E 3 — NGS RD4207 — Gresham, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PTS 1 — NGS RD0273 — Gresham, US?

PTS 1 — NGS RD0273 — Gresham, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4943 and sits at an elevation of 95.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PTS 1 — NGS RD0273 — Gresham, US?

The position of PTS 1 — NGS RD0273 — Gresham, US in WGS84 is 45.494861°, -122.430861° (decimal), or 45° 29′ 41.50″ N, 122° 25′ 51.10″ 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.