Q 718 — NGS RD1596 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5056
Latitude
45.549444°
Longitude
-122.496944°
Ortho h
16.18 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon, at coordinates 45.54944° N, 122.49694° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type provide accurate horizontal positioning data essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The benchmark contributes to the broader geodetic framework supporting civil infrastructure, land administration, and scientific research. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of regional survey networks. Surveyors and GIS professionals depend on these reference stations for reliable coordinate information. Proper stewardship of these marks ensures their continued utility for future surveying activities and spatial data applications.

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Q 718 — NGS RD1596 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5056 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 16.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.549444°, -122.496944°, corresponding to 45° 32′ 58.00″ N, 122° 29′ 49.00″ 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 718 — NGS RD1596 — 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)45.549444, -122.496944
WGS84 (DMS)45° 32′ 58.00″ N, 122° 29′ 49.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation16.18 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
G 260 — NGS RD0376 — Gresham, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 718 — NGS RD1595 — Portland, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ME — NGS RD2933 — Portland, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 718 — NGS RD1597 — Gresham, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHIN — NGS RD2365 — Portland, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 484 — NGS RD0375 — Portland, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Q 718 — NGS RD1596 — Portland, US?

Q 718 — NGS RD1596 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5056 and sits at an elevation of 16.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Q 718 — NGS RD1596 — Portland, US?

The position of Q 718 — NGS RD1596 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.549444°, -122.496944° (decimal), or 45° 32′ 58.00″ N, 122° 29′ 49.00″ 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.