ORT — NGS RD3078 — Vancouver, US

USNGStrigunknown#5323
Latitude
45.620518°
Longitude
-122.669238°
Ortho h
9.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Vancouver, Washington, at coordinates 45.62052° N, 122.66924° W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for local and regional surveys. Triangulation stations of this type are fundamental to geodetic infrastructure, providing accurate horizontal control data essential for surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals. The point's documented geographic location enables surveyors to reference their measurements against the national coordinate system and perform accurate boundary determinations, construction layout, and geographic data acquisition. Verification and maintenance of such control points is critical to preserving the integrity of geodetic networks. Documentation of these reference marks ensures their continued availability for professional surveying work and supports the reliability of spatial information across multiple disciplines and generations of users.

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ORT — NGS RD3078 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5323 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 9.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.620518°, -122.669238°, corresponding to 45° 37′ 13.86″ N, 122° 40′ 9.26″ 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 ORT — NGS RD3078 — 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)45.620518, -122.669238
WGS84 (DMS)45° 37′ 13.86″ N, 122° 40′ 9.26″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation9.00 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
PEARSON AZ MK — NGS RD4111 — Vancouver, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
944 0083 TIDAL 4 — NGS RD0618 — Vancouver, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HLM V 8 — NGS RD3236 — Vancouver, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
22 — NGS RD0621 — Vancouver, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
944 0111 TIDAL 2 — NGS RD0623 — Vancouver, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 45 — NGS RD0615 — Vancouver, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ORT — NGS RD3078 — Vancouver, US?

ORT — NGS RD3078 — Vancouver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5323 and sits at an elevation of 9.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ORT — NGS RD3078 — Vancouver, US?

The position of ORT — NGS RD3078 — Vancouver, US in WGS84 is 45.620518°, -122.669238° (decimal), or 45° 37′ 13.86″ N, 122° 40′ 9.26″ 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.