238 — NGS RJ0212 — Sugar Island Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632902
Latitude
46.336111°
Longitude
-84.124444°
Ortho h
194.77 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which forms the foundational geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Sugar Island Township, Michigan, at coordinates 46.33611°N, 84.12444°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for establishing horizontal positions with high precision. Triangulation stations of this type historically supported large-scale geodetic surveys and continue to provide valuable control for modern surveying projects, GIS applications, and spatial data development. The point's location in Michigan's Upper Peninsula region makes it a reference for local and regional surveying activities. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain important for surveyors requiring accurate positional reference data and for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic control network.

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238 — NGS RJ0212 — Sugar Island Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #632902 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 194.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.336111°, -84.124444°, corresponding to 46° 20′ 10.00″ N, 84° 7′ 28.00″ 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 238 — NGS RJ0212 — Sugar Island 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)46.336111, -84.124444
WGS84 (DMS)46° 20′ 10.00″ N, 84° 7′ 28.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation194.77 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
G 299 — NGS RJ0678 — Sugar Island Township, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
USE IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0909
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GUS — NGS RJ0924
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REF MON 20 IBC ECC 1944 — NGS RJ0907 — Laird Township, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REF MON 20 IWC 1911 — NGS RJ0906 — Laird Township, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PIER IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0915 — Laird Township, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 238 — NGS RJ0212 — Sugar Island Township, US?

238 — NGS RJ0212 — Sugar Island Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632902 and sits at an elevation of 194.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 238 — NGS RJ0212 — Sugar Island Township, US?

The position of 238 — NGS RJ0212 — Sugar Island Township, US in WGS84 is 46.336111°, -84.124444° (decimal), or 46° 20′ 10.00″ N, 84° 7′ 28.00″ 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.