215 — NGS RJ0985 — Detour Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632853
Latitude
46.044700°
Longitude
-84.001771°
Ortho h
179.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trig stations of this type serve as primary reference points for determining precise horizontal positions and elevations, supporting cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Located in Detour Township, Michigan, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic control in the Upper Peninsula area. The coordinates 46.04470°N, 84.00177°W define its horizontal position within the national coordinate system. Verification and documentation of existing control points such as this one maintains the integrity of the geodetic network, enabling surveyors and mapping professionals to reliably reference spatial data to established standards. Current condition assessment and recovery of such monuments remains valuable for sustaining accurate positional infrastructure.

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215 — NGS RJ0985 — Detour Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #632853 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 179.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.044700°, -84.001771°, corresponding to 46° 2′ 40.92″ N, 84° 0′ 6.38″ 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 215 — NGS RJ0985 — Detour 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)46.044700, -84.001771
WGS84 (DMS)46° 2′ 40.92″ N, 84° 0′ 6.38″ 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:

US NGS · triangulation station
CLAY — NGS AH5442 — Detour Township, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RABER RIC+219 — NGS RJ1356 — Detour Township, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RABER — NGS RJ0987 — Detour Township, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GLENN — NGS AH5441 — Detour Township, US
3.3 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Raber Point
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LIME ISLAND DOCK SOUTH LT — NGS AH5437 — Raber Township, US
4.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 215 — NGS RJ0985 — Detour Township, US?

215 — NGS RJ0985 — Detour Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632853 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 215 — NGS RJ0985 — Detour Township, US?

The position of 215 — NGS RJ0985 — Detour Township, US in WGS84 is 46.044700°, -84.001771° (decimal), or 46° 2′ 40.92″ N, 84° 0′ 6.38″ 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.