74 — NGS RJ0978 — St. Joseph Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632811
Latitude
46.238074°
Longitude
-84.103598°
Ortho h
178.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the geometric foundation for mapping and surveying activities across the United States. Trig stations like this point serve as precisely located reference marks used to extend accurate coordinate control across regions and support large-scale surveying projects. Located near St. Joseph Township in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, this benchmark occupies a strategic position within NGS documentation. The station's coordinates have been established through geodetic observations and are maintained in the NGS database as part of the national control network infrastructure. Verification and documentation of such reference points remain essential for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers requiring reliable positional data. The preservation and accessibility of these marks ensure continuity of survey networks and support the accuracy of contemporary positioning work in this region.

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74 — NGS RJ0978 — 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 #632811 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 178.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.238074°, -84.103598°, corresponding to 46° 14′ 17.07″ N, 84° 6′ 12.95″ 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 74 — NGS RJ0978 — 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)46.238074, -84.103598
WGS84 (DMS)46° 14′ 17.07″ N, 84° 6′ 12.95″ 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
REF MON 15 — NGS RJ0976 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.3 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · point
Everens Point
0.6 km away · CA
US NGS · triangulation station
AS C9M 069 — NGS RJ1311 — Soo Township, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SEE IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0975 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DEBRIS — NGS RJ0979
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROSS USLS 1894 — NGS RJ0974 — St. Joseph Township, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 74 — NGS RJ0978 — St. Joseph Township, US?

74 — NGS RJ0978 — St. Joseph Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632811 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 74 — NGS RJ0978 — St. Joseph Township, US?

The position of 74 — NGS RJ0978 — St. Joseph Township, US in WGS84 is 46.238074°, -84.103598° (decimal), or 46° 14′ 17.07″ N, 84° 6′ 12.95″ 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.