205 2 — NGS AH5438 — Raber Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632787
Latitude
46.123379°
Longitude
-84.030946°
Ortho h
179.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the continental United States. Located in Raber Township, Michigan, at coordinates 46.12338°N, 84.03095°W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this classification provide accurate positional control essential for boundary surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information system applications. The NGS network remains critical infrastructure for maintaining spatial consistency in land records and public works. Verification and documentation of such control points ensure their continued utility for the surveying profession and support long-term geodetic datum maintenance. Surveyors undertaking work in this area should locate and reference this station where appropriate to maintain positional accuracy and legal compliance with established control networks.

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205 2 — NGS AH5438 — 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 #632787 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 179.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.123379°, -84.030946°, corresponding to 46° 7′ 24.17″ N, 84° 1′ 51.40″ 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 205 2 — NGS AH5438 — 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)46.123379, -84.030946
WGS84 (DMS)46° 7′ 24.17″ N, 84° 1′ 51.40″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation179.00 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:

GeoNames topographic database · cape
Point aux Frenes
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PTE C8W+483 — NGS RJ1266 — Raber Township, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
POINT AUX FRENES PASSING LIGHT — NGS AH5434 — Raber Township, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAF 21 — NGS AH5428
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RILT — NGS AH5432 — Raber Township, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROUND ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE — NGS AH5433 — Raber Township, US
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 205 2 — NGS AH5438 — Raber Township, US?

205 2 — NGS AH5438 — Raber Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632787 and sits at an elevation of 179.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 205 2 — NGS AH5438 — Raber Township, US?

The position of 205 2 — NGS AH5438 — Raber Township, US in WGS84 is 46.123379°, -84.030946° (decimal), or 46° 7′ 24.17″ N, 84° 1′ 51.40″ 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.