U 718 — NGS RD1600 — Wood Village, US

USNGStrigunknown#4987
Latitude
45.542222°
Longitude
-122.418611°
Ortho h
22.85 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Wood Village, Oregon, at coordinates 45.54222° N, 122.41861° W, this trig point serves as a monumented reference for horizontal position control. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide precise geodetic data across regions, enabling accurate surveys for infrastructure development, property delineation, and cartography. The point's elevation was not recorded in available documentation. For surveying professionals, verifying and documenting existing NGS control points remains valuable for maintaining survey network integrity, establishing local control networks, and ensuring consistency in spatial data across projects. Proper documentation of such marks contributes to the long-term utility of the national geodetic infrastructure.

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U 718 — NGS RD1600 — Wood Village, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4987 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 22.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.542222°, -122.418611°, corresponding to 45° 32′ 32.00″ N, 122° 25′ 7.00″ 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 U 718 — NGS RD1600 — Wood Village, 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)45.542222, -122.418611
WGS84 (DMS)45° 32′ 32.00″ N, 122° 25′ 7.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation22.85 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:

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V 718 — NGS RD1601 — Troutdale, US
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V 441 — NGS RD0066 — Troutdale, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 441 — NGS RD0067 — Troutdale, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STOP RM 4 — NGS AA3910 — Troutdale, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TROUTDALE MULTNOMAH CO FARM TK — NGS RD2316
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STOP — NGS RD0002 — Troutdale, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is U 718 — NGS RD1600 — Wood Village, US?

U 718 — NGS RD1600 — Wood Village, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4987 and sits at an elevation of 22.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of U 718 — NGS RD1600 — Wood Village, US?

The position of U 718 — NGS RD1600 — Wood Village, US in WGS84 is 45.542222°, -122.418611° (decimal), or 45° 32′ 32.00″ N, 122° 25′ 7.00″ 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.