MOLE — NGS RD2343 — Vancouver, US

USNGStrigunknown#5091
Latitude
45.584578°
Longitude
-122.487407°
Ortho h
4.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as precise reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the nation. Located near Vancouver, Washington, at coordinates 45.58458° N, 122.48741° W, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest. The point's designation within the NGS network ensures its availability for surveyors, engineers, and researchers requiring accurate positional references. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy, supporting infrastructure development, and preserving the integrity of cadastral records. Regular confirmation of benchmark stability and accessibility helps sustain the utility of the broader geodetic control network for professional surveying applications.

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MOLE — NGS RD2343 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5091 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 4.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.584578°, -122.487407°, corresponding to 45° 35′ 4.48″ N, 122° 29′ 14.66″ 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 MOLE — NGS RD2343 — 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)45.584578, -122.487407
WGS84 (DMS)45° 35′ 4.48″ N, 122° 29′ 14.66″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation4.00 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is MOLE — NGS RD2343 — Vancouver, US?

MOLE — NGS RD2343 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5091 and sits at an elevation of 4.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MOLE — NGS RD2343 — Vancouver, US?

The position of MOLE — NGS RD2343 — Vancouver, US in WGS84 is 45.584578°, -122.487407° (decimal), or 45° 35′ 4.48″ N, 122° 29′ 14.66″ 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.