ARFA — NGS RD0349 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5510
Latitude
45.552500°
Longitude
-122.578611°
Ortho h
59.57 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's classical trig network, which forms a foundational component of the United States' horizontal control infrastructure. Located near Portland, Oregon at coordinates 45.55250° N, 122.57861° W, this point serves as a survey-grade reference for mapping, engineering projects, and geodetic work across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and monumented to establish accurate horizontal positions for large-scale surveying efforts. As part of the NGS network, this benchmark contributes to the geometric framework supporting cadastral surveys, construction layout, and geospatial data collection. Verification and documentation of existing trig points remain valuable for the surveying community. Such monuments provide independent control for quality assurance in modern surveys and serve as heritage references for understanding historical geodetic work. Professionals conducting field surveys in this area may reference this station to validate their measurements and establish local control networks.

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ARFA — NGS RD0349 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5510 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 59.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.552500°, -122.578611°, corresponding to 45° 33′ 9.00″ N, 122° 34′ 43.00″ 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 ARFA — NGS RD0349 — 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)45.552500, -122.578611
WGS84 (DMS)45° 33′ 9.00″ N, 122° 34′ 43.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation59.57 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
1327 — NGS RD0350 — Portland, US
0.0 km away · US
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1328 — NGS RD0351 — Portland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1973 — NGS RD1590 — Portland, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1380 — NGS RD0348 — Portland, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 685 — NGS RD1622 — Maywood Park, US
0.9 km away · US
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BERI — NGS RD0352 — Portland, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ARFA — NGS RD0349 — Portland, US?

ARFA — NGS RD0349 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5510 and sits at an elevation of 59.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ARFA — NGS RD0349 — Portland, US?

The position of ARFA — NGS RD0349 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.552500°, -122.578611° (decimal), or 45° 33′ 9.00″ N, 122° 34′ 43.00″ 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.