PUMP — NGS RD2870 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5545
Latitude
45.580351°
Longitude
-122.557887°
Ortho h
9.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which provides fundamental horizontal control for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon at 45.58035°, -122.55789°, this trig point serves as a reference monument for establishing accurate positions of subsidiary survey marks and geographic features across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established through intervisible networks connecting prominent locations. Such points remain valuable for verifying contemporary survey work, GPS networks, and ensuring consistency in local coordinate systems. The documented coordinates allow surveyors and engineers to reference reliable positions for property surveys, infrastructure projects, and geographic information system development. Continued maintenance and verification of geodetic control points supports the accuracy and integrity of surveying activities and spatial data throughout the area. Professional surveyors are encouraged to report the current condition and accessibility of such monuments to NGS.

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PUMP — NGS RD2870 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5545 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 9.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.580351°, -122.557887°, corresponding to 45° 34′ 49.26″ N, 122° 33′ 28.39″ 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 PUMP — NGS RD2870 — 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)45.580351, -122.557887
WGS84 (DMS)45° 34′ 49.26″ N, 122° 33′ 28.39″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation9.00 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
DIKE — NGS RD2912 — Portland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOSE — NGS RD2871 — Multnomah County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PDX H — NGS AC7360 — Portland, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WORK 2 — NGS RD2875 — Multnomah County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOOD BAR LIGHT — NGS RD2876 — Multnomah County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EPF 26 — NGS RD4344 — Portland, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PUMP — NGS RD2870 — Portland, US?

PUMP — NGS RD2870 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5545 and sits at an elevation of 9.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PUMP — NGS RD2870 — Portland, US?

The position of PUMP — NGS RD2870 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.580351°, -122.557887° (decimal), or 45° 34′ 49.26″ N, 122° 33′ 28.39″ 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.