Q 45 — NGS RD0612 — Vancouver, US

USNGStrigunknown#5168
Latitude
45.605875°
Longitude
-122.580047°
Ortho h
15.99 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundation of horizontal geodetic control across the United States. Trig stations serve as primary reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring accurate positional data. Located near Vancouver, Washington at coordinates 45.60587°N, 122.58005°W, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy and enabling datum transformations. Professionals undertaking cadastral surveys, construction projects, or geographic information system work in this area may reference this station's published coordinates. Regular recovery and condition assessment of established benchmarks ensures their continued utility for the surveying community and supports the accuracy of future positioning efforts.

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Q 45 — NGS RD0612 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5168 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 16.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.605875°, -122.580047°, corresponding to 45° 36′ 21.15″ N, 122° 34′ 48.17″ 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 Q 45 — NGS RD0612 — Vancouver, 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)45.605875, -122.580047
WGS84 (DMS)45° 36′ 21.15″ N, 122° 34′ 48.17″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation15.99 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:

GeoNames topographic database · cape
Lieser Point
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NUT — NGS RD2916 — Vancouver, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DOLPHIN NEAR LEISER — NGS RD2853 — Vancouver, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEISER — NGS RD2888 — Vancouver, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MEASURED NAUT MI W RNG F BCN — NGS RD2938 — Vancouver, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
4 — NGS RD0611 — Vancouver, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Q 45 — NGS RD0612 — Vancouver, US?

Q 45 — NGS RD0612 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5168 and sits at an elevation of 16.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Q 45 — NGS RD0612 — Vancouver, US?

The position of Q 45 — NGS RD0612 — Vancouver, US in WGS84 is 45.605875°, -122.580047° (decimal), or 45° 36′ 21.15″ N, 122° 34′ 48.17″ 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.