RAILROAD SWITCH LIGHT — NGS RD2967 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5735
Latitude
45.546624°
Longitude
-122.690218°
Ortho h
9.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the primary geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon, at coordinates 45.54662°N, 122.69022°W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal control in surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations function as monumented survey points with precisely determined positions. They provide essential ground control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The NGS network represents decades of accumulated positional data refined through successive adjustment campaigns. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remain critical to maintaining survey accuracy and enabling professionals to establish local coordinate systems with confidence. Surveyors rely on these published coordinates to tie field observations to the national reference frame and ensure consistency across projects.

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RAILROAD SWITCH LIGHT — NGS RD2967 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5735 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 9.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.546624°, -122.690218°, corresponding to 45° 32′ 47.85″ N, 122° 41′ 24.79″ 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 RAILROAD SWITCH LIGHT — NGS RD2967 — 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)45.546624, -122.690218
WGS84 (DMS)45° 32′ 47.85″ N, 122° 41′ 24.79″ 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
UP — NGS RD2971 — Portland, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
47 — NGS RD3273 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HLM 35 — NGS RD2994 — Portland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND WISCO WATER TANK — NGS RD3297
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OVERLOOK — NGS RD3106 — Portland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HLM 34 — NGS RD2985 — Portland, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RAILROAD SWITCH LIGHT — NGS RD2967 — Portland, US?

RAILROAD SWITCH LIGHT — NGS RD2967 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5735 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 RAILROAD SWITCH LIGHT — NGS RD2967 — Portland, US?

The position of RAILROAD SWITCH LIGHT — NGS RD2967 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.546624°, -122.690218° (decimal), or 45° 32′ 47.85″ N, 122° 41′ 24.79″ 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.