DIKE — NGS RD2912 — Portland, US

USNGStrigunknown#5550
Latitude
45.582257°
Longitude
-122.561356°
Ortho h
12.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located in the Portland, Oregon region at coordinates 45.58226°N, -122.56136°W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and survey control. Triangulation stations function as fixed reference points for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting precise measurements and mapping activities. As a component of NGS's broader network, this benchmark contributes to maintaining consistent spatial data across regional and national scales. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for surveying professionals, as these references ensure accuracy in boundary surveys, construction projects, and geographic information systems. The continued maintenance and availability of geodetic control information supports reliable infrastructure development and land administration throughout the survey jurisdiction.

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DIKE — NGS RD2912 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5550 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 12.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.582257°, -122.561356°, corresponding to 45° 34′ 56.13″ N, 122° 33′ 40.88″ 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 DIKE — NGS RD2912 — 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)45.582257, -122.561356
WGS84 (DMS)45° 34′ 56.13″ N, 122° 33′ 40.88″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation12.00 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
PUMP — NGS RD2870 — Portland, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PDX H — NGS AC7360 — Portland, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOSE — NGS RD2871 — Multnomah County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WORK 2 — NGS RD2875 — Multnomah County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HARD — NGS RD2872 — Multnomah County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOOD BAR LIGHT — NGS RD2876 — Multnomah County, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DIKE — NGS RD2912 — Portland, US?

DIKE — NGS RD2912 — Portland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5550 and sits at an elevation of 12.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DIKE — NGS RD2912 — Portland, US?

The position of DIKE — NGS RD2912 — Portland, US in WGS84 is 45.582257°, -122.561356° (decimal), or 45° 34′ 56.13″ N, 122° 33′ 40.88″ 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.