TRAV1 — NGS AH5040 — Portland, US

USNGScontrolunknown#5116
Latitude
45.596472°
Longitude
-122.593513°
Ortho h
14.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This control point is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Portland, Oregon, at coordinates 45.59647°N, 122.59351°W, this benchmark serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Control points of this classification provide horizontal position data essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The NGS network ensures consistency and accuracy across local, state, and federal surveying efforts. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks maintains the integrity of the nation's spatial reference system. Professional surveyors rely on these established positions to conduct precise measurements and to tie local surveys into the national datum. Regular recovery and confirmation of these points ensures their continued utility for current and future surveying applications.

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TRAV1 — NGS AH5040 — Portland, US is a geodetic control point located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5116 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 14.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.596472°, -122.593513°, corresponding to 45° 35′ 47.30″ N, 122° 35′ 36.65″ 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 TRAV1 — NGS AH5040 — 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)45.596472, -122.593513
WGS84 (DMS)45° 35′ 47.30″ N, 122° 35′ 36.65″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation14.20 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
COPY — NGS RD2924 — Portland, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JUDGE — NGS RD2892 — Portland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PDX G — NGS AC7362 — Portland, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NORTH PORTLAND DIKE LITE — NGS RD4172
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 484 — NGS RD0361 — Portland, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PORTLAND COLUMBIA APT BEACON — NGS RD2824
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TRAV1 — NGS AH5040 — Portland, US?

TRAV1 — NGS AH5040 — Portland, US is a geodetic control point located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5116 and sits at an elevation of 14.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TRAV1 — NGS AH5040 — Portland, US?

The position of TRAV1 — NGS AH5040 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.596472°, -122.593513° (decimal), or 45° 35′ 47.30″ N, 122° 35′ 36.65″ 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 geodetic control point?

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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.