10 RBC — NGS QK0034 — Raber Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#633153
Latitude
45.985833°
Longitude
-84.213889°
Ortho h
181.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic infrastructure. Located near Raber Township in Michigan at coordinates 45.98583° N, 84.21389° W, this trig point serves as a reference for accurate surveying and mapping activities across the region. Trigonometric stations of this type were historically established to provide precise positional control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The point's location in northern Michigan situates it within an area where such control marks remain valuable for land administration and infrastructure development. Verification and documentation of these benchmarks ensures continued utility of the geodetic network and supports the accuracy requirements of modern surveying practice and spatial data applications.

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10 RBC — NGS QK0034 — Raber Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633153 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 181.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.985833°, -84.213889°, corresponding to 45° 59′ 9.00″ N, 84° 12′ 50.00″ 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 10 RBC — NGS QK0034 — Raber Township, 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)45.985833, -84.213889
WGS84 (DMS)45° 59′ 9.00″ N, 84° 12′ 50.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation181.30 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
CD 4 — NGS QK0035 — Raber Township, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 298 — NGS QK0405 — Raber Township, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 298 — NGS QK0404 — Clark Township, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PRENTISS — NGS QK0036 — Raber Township, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 298 — NGS QK0406 — Raber Township, US
1.7 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Whitefish Point
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 10 RBC — NGS QK0034 — Raber Township, US?

10 RBC — NGS QK0034 — Raber Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633153 and sits at an elevation of 181.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 10 RBC — NGS QK0034 — Raber Township, US?

The position of 10 RBC — NGS QK0034 — Raber Township, US in WGS84 is 45.985833°, -84.213889° (decimal), or 45° 59′ 9.00″ N, 84° 12′ 50.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 16N (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.