WSRN SWHQ BASE ARP — NGS DS3218 — Vancouver, US

USNGStrigunknown#5236
Latitude
45.660235°
Longitude
-122.559536°
Ellipsoidal h
56.80 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Trig stations serve as primary horizontal and vertical reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located near Vancouver, Washington, at coordinates 45.66024° N, 122.55954° W, this benchmark provides precise positional data at an ellipsoidal elevation of 56.8 meters. Such control points are essential infrastructure for cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific research requiring accurate spatial reference. The documentation and verification of these stations ensure the integrity of surveying networks and support consistent coordinate systems for public and private sector applications. Regular maintenance and confirmation of benchmark locations remain important for sustaining reliable geodetic control.

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WSRN SWHQ BASE ARP — NGS DS3218 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5236 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 56.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.660235°, -122.559536°, corresponding to 45° 39′ 36.85″ N, 122° 33′ 34.33″ 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 WSRN SWHQ BASE ARP — NGS DS3218 — 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)45.660235, -122.559536
WGS84 (DMS)45° 39′ 36.85″ N, 122° 33′ 34.33″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation56.80 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
5401 — NGS RD4301 — Vancouver, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
4901 — NGS RD4302 — Vancouver, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
10911 — NGS RD4300 — Vancouver, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
4401 — NGS RD4303 — Vancouver, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GP 06503 5 AZ MK — NGS RD4109 — Vancouver, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6210 — NGS RD4299 — Vancouver, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WSRN SWHQ BASE ARP — NGS DS3218 — Vancouver, US?

WSRN SWHQ BASE ARP — NGS DS3218 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5236 and sits at an elevation of 56.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WSRN SWHQ BASE ARP — NGS DS3218 — Vancouver, US?

The position of WSRN SWHQ BASE ARP — NGS DS3218 — Vancouver, US in WGS84 is 45.660235°, -122.559536° (decimal), or 45° 39′ 36.85″ N, 122° 33′ 34.33″ 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.