254 — NGS RJ0211 — Sugar Island Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632914
Latitude
46.324167°
Longitude
-84.118333°
Ortho h
179.08 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the foundation for mapping and surveying activities throughout the United States. Located in Sugar Island Township, Michigan at coordinates 46.32417°N, 84.11833°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for determining precise positions of other survey points and geographic features in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create a network of accurately positioned control points across the country. Such monuments are essential for cadastral surveys, infrastructure projects, and geodetic research. The documentation and verification of these reference points remain valuable for surveyors and engineers requiring reliable positional data. Maintaining accurate records of control station locations, even those with incomplete elevation data, supports the integrity of regional survey networks and facilitates coordination of contemporary positioning work.

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254 — NGS RJ0211 — 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 #632914 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 179.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.324167°, -84.118333°, corresponding to 46° 19′ 27.00″ N, 84° 7′ 6.00″ 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 254 — NGS RJ0211 — 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)46.324167, -84.118333
WGS84 (DMS)46° 19′ 27.00″ N, 84° 7′ 6.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation179.08 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
D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHU — NGS RJ0210
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HAR SUGAR ISW B — NGS RJ0919 — Sugar Island Township, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
55 SUGAR IS EB — NGS RJ0904
0.3 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Harwood Point
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JL C6M 144 — NGS RJ1335
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 254 — NGS RJ0211 — Sugar Island Township, US?

254 — NGS RJ0211 — Sugar Island Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632914 and sits at an elevation of 179.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 254 — NGS RJ0211 — Sugar Island Township, US?

The position of 254 — NGS RJ0211 — Sugar Island Township, US in WGS84 is 46.324167°, -84.118333° (decimal), or 46° 19′ 27.00″ N, 84° 7′ 6.00″ 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.