62 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0897 — St. Joseph Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632841
Latitude
46.273277°
Longitude
-84.110310°
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 control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trigonometric stations of this type serve as primary reference points for horizontal positioning and are typically established on elevated terrain or prominent structures to facilitate sightlines for traditional triangulation work. Located near St. Joseph Township, Ontario, at coordinates 46.27328°N, 84.11031°W, this point contributes to regional geodetic control in the Upper Peninsula area. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for surveyors performing boundary determinations, engineering projects, and geographic information system work. Accurate reference to established control points ensures consistency and reliability across multiple surveys and reduces accumulated positional errors in spatial data collection.

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62 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0897 — St. Joseph Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #632841 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 178.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.273277°, -84.110310°, corresponding to 46° 16′ 23.80″ N, 84° 6′ 37.12″ 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 62 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0897 — St. Joseph 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)46.273277, -84.110310
WGS84 (DMS)46° 16′ 23.80″ N, 84° 6′ 37.12″ 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
COYLE IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0898 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
64 C8M 012 — NGS RJ1299 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REED — NGS RJ0894 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REF MON 17 ECC — NGS RJ0910 — Soo Township, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MIR — NGS RJ0908 — Soo Township, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
POINT OF WOODS C7M 154 — NGS RJ1352 — Soo Township, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 62 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0897 — St. Joseph Township, US?

62 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0897 — St. Joseph Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632841 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 62 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0897 — St. Joseph Township, US?

The position of 62 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0897 — St. Joseph Township, US in WGS84 is 46.273277°, -84.110310° (decimal), or 46° 16′ 23.80″ N, 84° 6′ 37.12″ 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.