HOSE — NGS RD2871 — Multnomah County, US

USNGStrigunknown#5560
Latitude
45.586864°
Longitude
-122.556656°
Ortho h
5.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the NGS geodetic control network, which establishes the horizontal and vertical reference framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in Multnomah County, Oregon, at coordinates 45.58686°N, 122.55666°W, this point serves as a monumented survey station used to support local and regional surveying activities. Trig stations of this class typically were established to provide precise positional references for topographic mapping, property surveys, and engineering projects. The NGS network remains essential infrastructure for maintaining consistent coordinate systems and enabling accurate spatial data collection. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks is critical for surveyors and geospatial professionals who depend on stable, well-maintained control points. This station contributes to the overall reliability of Oregon's surveying framework.

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HOSE — NGS RD2871 — Multnomah County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5560 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 5.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.586864°, -122.556656°, corresponding to 45° 35′ 12.71″ N, 122° 33′ 23.96″ 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 HOSE — NGS RD2871 — Multnomah County, 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)45.586864, -122.556656
WGS84 (DMS)45° 35′ 12.71″ N, 122° 33′ 23.96″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation5.00 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
WORK 2 — NGS RD2875 — Multnomah County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HARD — NGS RD2872 — Multnomah County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DIKE — NGS RD2912 — Portland, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PUMP — NGS RD2870 — Portland, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOOD BAR LIGHT — NGS RD2876 — Multnomah County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PDX H — NGS AC7360 — Portland, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HOSE — NGS RD2871 — Multnomah County, US?

HOSE — NGS RD2871 — Multnomah County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5560 and sits at an elevation of 5.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HOSE — NGS RD2871 — Multnomah County, US?

The position of HOSE — NGS RD2871 — Multnomah County, US in WGS84 is 45.586864°, -122.556656° (decimal), or 45° 35′ 12.71″ N, 122° 33′ 23.96″ 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.