TABOR TOP — NGS RD2917 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5413
Latitude
45.513167°
Longitude
-122.592635°
Ortho h
192.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network across the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon at coordinates 45.51317°N, 122.59264°W, this trig point serves as a reference marker for horizontal positioning within regional survey operations. Triangulation stations of this type historically formed the backbone of America's geodetic infrastructure, enabling surveyors to establish accurate relative positions across large areas. Modern surveyors and GIS professionals continue to reference and verify such points to maintain consistency with legacy survey work and to validate contemporary positioning data. Documentation and periodic verification of established benchmarks remains essential for surveying accuracy. Points in this network support engineering projects, land boundary determination, and spatial reference frameworks across Oregon and adjacent regions. Proper stewardship of these markers ensures their continued utility for professional surveying practice.

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TABOR TOP — NGS RD2917 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5413 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 192.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.513167°, -122.592635°, corresponding to 45° 30′ 47.40″ N, 122° 35′ 33.49″ 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 TABOR TOP — NGS RD2917 — 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)45.513167, -122.592635
WGS84 (DMS)45° 30′ 47.40″ N, 122° 35′ 33.49″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation192.20 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
1876 — NGS RD2919 — Portland, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TABOR TOP RM 3 — NGS RD2918 — Portland, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MOUNT TABOR — NGS RD2852 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND MOUNT TABOR RAD POLE — NGS RD2844
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND KELLOGG SCHOOL STACK — NGS RD2451
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND FRANKLIN HIGH SCH CUP — NGS RD2829
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TABOR TOP — NGS RD2917 — Portland, US?

TABOR TOP — NGS RD2917 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5413 and sits at an elevation of 192.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TABOR TOP — NGS RD2917 — Portland, US?

The position of TABOR TOP — NGS RD2917 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.513167°, -122.592635° (decimal), or 45° 30′ 47.40″ N, 122° 35′ 33.49″ 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.