RD 5 — NGS SY0197 — Redmond, US

USNGStrigunknown#213902
Latitude
47.654444°
Longitude
-122.117778°
Ortho h
16.27 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Redmond, Washington at coordinates 47.65444°, -122.11778°, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for horizontal control in the Puget Sound region. Triangulation stations like this mark monumented locations established through rigorous astronomical and geometric observations. Such points provide surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals with dependable reference marks for property surveys, infrastructure projects, and geospatial data collection. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remain valuable for the surveying community. As survey methodology evolves and coordinate systems are updated, maintaining current records of these classical control points ensures continuity in geodetic practice and supports quality assurance in technical surveying work across the region.

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RD 5 — NGS SY0197 — Redmond, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #213902 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 16.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.654444°, -122.117778°, corresponding to 47° 39′ 16.00″ N, 122° 7′ 4.00″ 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 RD 5 — NGS SY0197 — Redmond, 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)47.654444, -122.117778
WGS84 (DMS)47° 39′ 16.00″ N, 122° 7′ 4.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation16.27 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
GPS90 4G2 — NGS SY5771 — Redmond, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MORSE — NGS SY3537 — King County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · GNSS reference point
GPS90 4F3 — NGS SY5770 — King County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 384 — NGS SY0196 — Bellevue, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GPS90 3G2 — NGS SY5765 — Redmond, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CONSOLATION — NGS SY3536 — Redmond, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RD 5 — NGS SY0197 — Redmond, US?

RD 5 — NGS SY0197 — Redmond, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #213902 and sits at an elevation of 16.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RD 5 — NGS SY0197 — Redmond, US?

The position of RD 5 — NGS SY0197 — Redmond, US in WGS84 is 47.654444°, -122.117778° (decimal), or 47° 39′ 16.00″ N, 122° 7′ 4.00″ 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.