11 RBC — NGS QK0401 — Clark Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#633168
Latitude
45.980000°
Longitude
-84.150278°
Ortho h
180.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control framework for all surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Trig stations of this type served as primary horizontal control points, typically established through classical triangulation methods to support large-scale geodetic surveys and subsequent local surveying projects. Located near Clark Township in Michigan at coordinates 45.98000° N, 84.15028° W, this benchmark contributes to the regional control network in the northern Lower Peninsula. Triangulation points such as this remain valuable reference marks for modern surveyors, GIS professionals, and engineers conducting boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, and geodetic verification work. Documentation and verification of these points ensure their continued utility within contemporary surveying practices and maintain the integrity of historical geodetic data for comparative studies and coordinate transformations.

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11 RBC — NGS QK0401 — Clark Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633168 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 180.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.980000°, -84.150278°, corresponding to 45° 58′ 48.00″ N, 84° 9′ 1.00″ 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 11 RBC — NGS QK0401 — Clark 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)45.980000, -84.150278
WGS84 (DMS)45° 58′ 48.00″ N, 84° 9′ 1.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation180.30 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
X 294 — NGS QK0400 — Clark Township, US
0.3 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Cadogan Point
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CD 7 — NGS QK0031 — Clark Township, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 294 — NGS QK0399 — Clark Township, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CD 8 — NGS QK0030 — Clark Township, US
1.2 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Stevenson Point
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 11 RBC — NGS QK0401 — Clark Township, US?

11 RBC — NGS QK0401 — Clark Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633168 and sits at an elevation of 180.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 11 RBC — NGS QK0401 — Clark Township, US?

The position of 11 RBC — NGS QK0401 — Clark Township, US in WGS84 is 45.980000°, -84.150278° (decimal), or 45° 58′ 48.00″ N, 84° 9′ 1.00″ 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.