SNAG 2 — NGS RD2850 — Vancouver, US

USNGStrigunknown#4875
Latitude
45.589822°
Longitude
-122.514072°
Ortho h
4.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which comprises fundamental control points establishing the geodetic framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations like this one serve as reference markers for surveying and mapping activities across regions and jurisdictions. Located near Vancouver, Washington, at latitude 45.58982° and longitude -122.51407°, this point contributes to the positional control network in the Pacific Northwest. Such benchmarks enable surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate land surveys, establish property boundaries, and support infrastructure projects. Regular verification and documentation of these control points maintain the integrity of the national geodetic system. Professional surveyors rely on benchmarks to orient their local measurements and ensure consistency with the broader surveying network. The coordinates and designation of this station facilitate its identification and use by qualified practitioners conducting work in the region.

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SNAG 2 — NGS RD2850 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4875 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 4.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.589822°, -122.514072°, corresponding to 45° 35′ 23.36″ N, 122° 30′ 50.66″ 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 SNAG 2 — NGS RD2850 — 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)45.589822, -122.514072
WGS84 (DMS)45° 35′ 23.36″ N, 122° 30′ 50.66″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation4.00 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
FISH — NGS RD2832 — Vancouver, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FISHER — NGS RD2902 — Vancouver, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FISHER 2 — NGS RD2901 — Vancouver, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HID — NGS RD2851 — Multnomah County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MAN — NGS RD2830 — Multnomah County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OAK — NGS RD2843 — Vancouver, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SNAG 2 — NGS RD2850 — Vancouver, US?

SNAG 2 — NGS RD2850 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4875 and sits at an elevation of 4.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SNAG 2 — NGS RD2850 — Vancouver, US?

The position of SNAG 2 — NGS RD2850 — Vancouver, US in WGS84 is 45.589822°, -122.514072° (decimal), or 45° 35′ 23.36″ N, 122° 30′ 50.66″ 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.