ROCKY BUTTE 2 — NGS RD2898 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5501
Latitude
45.546791°
Longitude
-122.565885°
Ellipsoidal h
164.26 m
Ortho h
187.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which forms the foundation of geodetic and surveying operations throughout the United States. Located in the Portland, Oregon vicinity at coordinates 45.54679° N, 122.56588° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 164.3 meters, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal and vertical positioning. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided primary control for detailed mapping, property surveying, and engineering projects. The NGS network remains essential for establishing geodetic datums and enabling precise spatial relationships across regions. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks ensure data integrity for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers relying on consistent reference frames. Regular confirmation of monumentation and coordinate accuracy supports the long-term utility of these control points in professional surveying practice.

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ROCKY BUTTE 2 — NGS RD2898 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5501 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 187.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.546791°, -122.565885°, corresponding to 45° 32′ 48.45″ N, 122° 33′ 57.18″ 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 ROCKY BUTTE 2 — NGS RD2898 — 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)45.546791, -122.565885
WGS84 (DMS)45° 32′ 48.45″ N, 122° 33′ 57.18″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation187.00 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
ROCKY BUTTE RESET — NGS RD2899 — Portland, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROCKY BUTTE AWY BCN FLASH RED — NGS RD2866 — Portland, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EPF 24 — NGS RD4343 — Portland, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 260 — NGS RD0365 — Portland, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND CO RAD KOE 808 MAST — NGS RD2914
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 260 — NGS RD0367 — Portland, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ROCKY BUTTE 2 — NGS RD2898 — Portland, US?

ROCKY BUTTE 2 — NGS RD2898 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5501 and sits at an elevation of 187.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ROCKY BUTTE 2 — NGS RD2898 — Portland, US?

The position of ROCKY BUTTE 2 — NGS RD2898 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.546791°, -122.565885° (decimal), or 45° 32′ 48.45″ N, 122° 33′ 57.18″ 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.