STOP RM 3 — NGS AA3909 — Troutdale, US

USNGStrigunknown#4970
Latitude
45.544056°
Longitude
-122.404344°
Ortho h
10.56 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the geometric foundation for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Troutdale, Oregon at coordinates 45.54406° N, 122.40434° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for professional surveyors conducting boundary surveys, engineering projects, and GIS applications across the region. Trig stations like this one were historically established through networks of precise angular measurements to create a framework of known positions. Modern surveyors rely on these stations for verification, validation, and control when executing local surveys. Documentation and periodic inspection of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining survey accuracy and ensuring the integrity of the geodetic network that supports infrastructure development and land management throughout Oregon and adjacent areas.

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STOP RM 3 — NGS AA3909 — Troutdale, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4970 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 10.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.544056°, -122.404344°, corresponding to 45° 32′ 38.60″ N, 122° 24′ 15.64″ 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 STOP RM 3 — NGS AA3909 — Troutdale, 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)45.544056, -122.404344
WGS84 (DMS)45° 32′ 38.60″ N, 122° 24′ 15.64″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation10.56 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
STOP — NGS RD0002 — Troutdale, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STOP RM 4 — NGS AA3910 — Troutdale, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 441 — NGS RD0067 — Troutdale, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 441 — NGS RD0066 — Troutdale, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 718 — NGS RD1601 — Troutdale, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1 — NGS RD0004 — Troutdale, US
0.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is STOP RM 3 — NGS AA3909 — Troutdale, US?

STOP RM 3 — NGS AA3909 — Troutdale, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4970 and sits at an elevation of 10.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of STOP RM 3 — NGS AA3909 — Troutdale, US?

The position of STOP RM 3 — NGS AA3909 — Troutdale, US in WGS84 is 45.544056°, -122.404344° (decimal), or 45° 32′ 38.60″ N, 122° 24′ 15.64″ 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.