64 C8M 012 — NGS RJ1299 — St. Joseph Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632839
Latitude
46.269419°
Longitude
-84.107102°
Ortho h
177.30 m
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Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for mapping and surveying throughout the United States. Located near St. Joseph Township in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for geodetic work in the region. Trigonometric stations of this classification were historically established to provide accurate positional data for large-scale surveys and mapping projects. The station's coordinates at 46.26942°N, -84.10710°W define a fixed reference location suitable for validating survey measurements and establishing local control networks. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain important for surveying professionals conducting boundary surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data collection. Maintaining accurate records of these control points ensures consistency and reliability in surveying work throughout the network's coverage area.

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64 C8M 012 — NGS RJ1299 — 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 #632839 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 177.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.269419°, -84.107102°, corresponding to 46° 16′ 9.91″ N, 84° 6′ 25.57″ 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 64 C8M 012 — NGS RJ1299 — 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)46.269419, -84.107102
WGS84 (DMS)46° 16′ 9.91″ N, 84° 6′ 25.57″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation177.30 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
REED — NGS RJ0894 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
62 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0897 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COYLE IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0898 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.5 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · point
Coyle Point
0.6 km away · CA
GeoNames topographic database · point
Reed Point
0.8 km away · CA
US NGS · triangulation station
63 — NGS RJ0928 — Soo Township, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 64 C8M 012 — NGS RJ1299 — St. Joseph Township, US?

64 C8M 012 — NGS RJ1299 — St. Joseph Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632839 and sits at an elevation of 177.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 64 C8M 012 — NGS RJ1299 — St. Joseph Township, US?

The position of 64 C8M 012 — NGS RJ1299 — St. Joseph Township, US in WGS84 is 46.269419°, -84.107102° (decimal), or 46° 16′ 9.91″ N, 84° 6′ 25.57″ 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.