61 — NGS RJ0917 — Soo Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632946
Latitude
46.271638°
Longitude
-84.120888°
Ortho h
176.00 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. Located in Soo Township, Michigan, at coordinates 46.27164° N, 84.12089° W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for horizontal control in the Upper Peninsula region. Triangulation stations like this one historically provided essential control for large-scale surveying operations, establishing positional accuracy through networked observations. The point's location in Michigan's Upper Peninsula makes it valuable for regional surveying projects and geodetic infrastructure maintenance. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain important for surveyors and engineers conducting boundary work, mapping, and construction projects. Accurate reference points ensure consistency and reliability across multiple surveys and applications. While elevation data for this particular station is not recorded in available documentation, its horizontal coordinates represent a documented control point within the NGS network.

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61 — NGS RJ0917 — Soo Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #632946 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 176.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.271638°, -84.120888°, corresponding to 46° 16′ 17.90″ N, 84° 7′ 15.20″ 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 61 — NGS RJ0917 — Soo 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)46.271638, -84.120888
WGS84 (DMS)46° 16′ 17.90″ N, 84° 7′ 15.20″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation176.00 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
POINT OF WOODS C7M 154 — NGS RJ1352 — Soo Township, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REF MON 17 ECC — NGS RJ0910 — Soo Township, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REF MON 17 — NGS RJ0911 — Soo Township, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MIR — NGS RJ0908 — Soo Township, US
0.3 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Mirre Point
0.4 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · point
Reed Point
0.6 km away · CA

Frequently asked questions

What is 61 — NGS RJ0917 — Soo Township, US?

61 — NGS RJ0917 — Soo Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632946 and sits at an elevation of 176.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 61 — NGS RJ0917 — Soo Township, US?

The position of 61 — NGS RJ0917 — Soo Township, US in WGS84 is 46.271638°, -84.120888° (decimal), or 46° 16′ 17.90″ N, 84° 7′ 15.20″ 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.