583.2 — NGS RJ0055 — Raber Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632874
Latitude
46.090000°
Longitude
-84.070556°
Ortho h
177.81 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as primary reference points for surveying operations, mapping projects, and spatial data collection across regions. Located in Raber Township, Michigan, at coordinates 46.09000° N, 84.07056° W, this benchmark contributes to the horizontal control network essential for accurate positioning work in the Upper Peninsula region. As a trig station, it was established to provide surveyors and engineers with a monumented point of known position for local and regional surveys. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for maintaining network integrity, supporting land surveys, infrastructure projects, and validating modern positioning technologies. The continued recognition of these monuments helps preserve geodetic infrastructure and ensures continuity in surveying standards and practices throughout the region.

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583.2 — NGS RJ0055 — 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 #632874 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 177.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.090000°, -84.070556°, corresponding to 46° 5′ 24.00″ N, 84° 4′ 14.00″ 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 583.2 — NGS RJ0055 — 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)46.090000, -84.070556
WGS84 (DMS)46° 5′ 24.00″ N, 84° 4′ 14.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation177.81 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
CHIPPEWA — NGS RJ0056 — Raber Township, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RABER — NGS AH5440
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
907 5199 A — NGS DS3989 — Raber Township, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RABER DOCK RIC+143 — NGS RJ1355 — Raber Township, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FIRECK — NGS RJ0051 — Raber Township, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
205 RIC+053 — NGS RJ1289 — Raber Township, US
2.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 583.2 — NGS RJ0055 — Raber Township, US?

583.2 — NGS RJ0055 — Raber Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632874 and sits at an elevation of 177.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 583.2 — NGS RJ0055 — Raber Township, US?

The position of 583.2 — NGS RJ0055 — Raber Township, US in WGS84 is 46.090000°, -84.070556° (decimal), or 46° 5′ 24.00″ N, 84° 4′ 14.00″ 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.

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