The Newport observatory was established in 1966. The site, located in the Colville National Forest outside of Newport, supports several geophysical operations and is operated by the USGS under a special use permit with the US Forest Service.

Station Id: NEW
Location: Colville National Forest, WA
Latitude: 48.2649°N
Longitude: 117.1231°W
Geomagnetic Latitude: 54.45°N*
Geomagnetic Longitude: 306.35°E*
Elevation: 770 meters
Orientation: HDZF
* IGRF values as of 2015.
Other Operations:
- A seismometer for the USGS Advanced National Seismic System Program
- CTBTO IMS Auxiliary Seismic Station
- CTBTO IMS Infrasound array
Photos:



The Newport observatory was established in 1966. The site, located in the Colville National Forest outside of Newport, supports several geophysical operations and is operated by the USGS under a special use permit with the US Forest Service.

Station Id: NEW
Location: Colville National Forest, WA
Latitude: 48.2649°N
Longitude: 117.1231°W
Geomagnetic Latitude: 54.45°N*
Geomagnetic Longitude: 306.35°E*
Elevation: 770 meters
Orientation: HDZF
* IGRF values as of 2015.
Other Operations:
- A seismometer for the USGS Advanced National Seismic System Program
- CTBTO IMS Auxiliary Seismic Station
- CTBTO IMS Infrasound array
Photos:


