FIRST DISTRICT — NGS RD3122 — Vancouver, US

USNGStrigunknown#5312
Latitude
45.614964°
Longitude
-122.651841°
Ortho h
12.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the primary geodetic control framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Vancouver, Washington at coordinates 45.61496°N, 122.65184°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for precise horizontal positioning in the Pacific Northwest region. Triangulation stations of this classification function as vertices in networks of measured angles and distances, providing fundamental control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The point's documented coordinates enable surveyors and mappers to reference their local work to the national datum. Verification and maintenance of such benchmark stations remain essential for preserving the accuracy and continuity of surveying infrastructure. Professional documentation ensures that this reference point continues to serve its role in supporting land surveying operations and spatial data collection across the region.

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FIRST DISTRICT — NGS RD3122 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5312 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 12.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.614964°, -122.651841°, corresponding to 45° 36′ 53.87″ N, 122° 39′ 6.63″ 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 FIRST DISTRICT — NGS RD3122 — 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)45.614964, -122.651841
WGS84 (DMS)45° 36′ 53.87″ N, 122° 39′ 6.63″ 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
HLM V 9 — NGS RD3082 — Vancouver, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PEARSON — NGS RD4110 — Vancouver, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VANPORT AZ MK — NGS RD1581 — Vancouver, US
0.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Ryan Point
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
60S A — NGS AD9558 — Vancouver, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DIKE A DOLPHIN AT NORTH END — NGS RD3157 — Portland, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FIRST DISTRICT — NGS RD3122 — Vancouver, US?

FIRST DISTRICT — NGS RD3122 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5312 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 FIRST DISTRICT — NGS RD3122 — Vancouver, US?

The position of FIRST DISTRICT — NGS RD3122 — Vancouver, US in WGS84 is 45.614964°, -122.651841° (decimal), or 45° 36′ 53.87″ N, 122° 39′ 6.63″ 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.