53 C6M 124 — NGS RJ1293 — Sugar Island Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632894
Latitude
46.323524°
Longitude
-84.133229°
Ortho h
178.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Positioned in Sugar Island Township, Michigan, this trig point serves as a reference control station for horizontal positioning and surveying operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this classification support mapping, engineering surveys, and cadastral work by providing accurately determined coordinates. The point's location in Michigan's Upper Peninsula area makes it relevant for local and regional surveying activities. The NGS network remains essential infrastructure for surveyors, mapmakers, and engineers requiring reliable positional references. Documentation and verification of existing control points ensure the continued integrity of the geodetic framework. Surveyors working in this locality should consult official NGS records for current point status, monumentation details, and any relevant observation data before conducting field work.

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53 C6M 124 — NGS RJ1293 — 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 #632894 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 178.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.323524°, -84.133229°, corresponding to 46° 19′ 24.69″ N, 84° 7′ 59.62″ 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 53 C6M 124 — NGS RJ1293 — 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)46.323524, -84.133229
WGS84 (DMS)46° 19′ 24.69″ N, 84° 7′ 59.62″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation178.00 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
C 297 — NGS RJ0676
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JL C6M 144 — NGS RJ1335
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HAR SUGAR ISW B — NGS RJ0919 — Sugar Island Township, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
59 C6M 135 — NGS RJ1295 — Soo Township, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C C6M 090 — NGS RJ1317 — Sugar Island Township, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
57 C6M 099 — NGS RJ1294 — Soo Township, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 53 C6M 124 — NGS RJ1293 — Sugar Island Township, US?

53 C6M 124 — NGS RJ1293 — Sugar Island Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632894 and sits at an elevation of 178.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 53 C6M 124 — NGS RJ1293 — Sugar Island Township, US?

The position of 53 C6M 124 — NGS RJ1293 — Sugar Island Township, US in WGS84 is 46.323524°, -84.133229° (decimal), or 46° 19′ 24.69″ N, 84° 7′ 59.62″ 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.