904 4030 J — NGS AE6870 — Wyandotte, US

USNGStrigunknown#215169
Latitude
42.202811°
Longitude
-83.147919°
Ortho h
177.51 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for the United States. Located near Wyandotte, Michigan, at coordinates 42.20281°N, 83.14792°W, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate positional data for large-scale surveys and continue to support modern geospatial work. The station's geographic position in southeastern Michigan makes it relevant for local and regional surveying projects. While the elevation is not recorded in current documentation, verification and proper documentation of such control points remain important for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network and ensuring consistency in survey work conducted within the area.

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904 4030 J — NGS AE6870 — Wyandotte, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215169 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 177.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 42.202811°, -83.147919°, corresponding to 42° 12′ 10.12″ N, 83° 8′ 52.51″ 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 904 4030 J — NGS AE6870 — Wyandotte, 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)42.202811, -83.147919
WGS84 (DMS)42° 12′ 10.12″ N, 83° 8′ 52.51″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 17N (approx.)
Elevation177.51 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
904 4030 CHIEF — NGS NE0577 — Wyandotte, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
904 4030 SPIKE — NGS AA9377 — Wyandotte, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
904 4030 BANK — NGS NE0579 — Wyandotte, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HL MON 89 USLS — NGS NE0581 — Wyandotte, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
904 4030 K — NGS DQ9583 — Wyandotte, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
904 4030 G — NGS AA9378 — Wyandotte, US
0.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 904 4030 J — NGS AE6870 — Wyandotte, US?

904 4030 J — NGS AE6870 — Wyandotte, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215169 and sits at an elevation of 177.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 904 4030 J — NGS AE6870 — Wyandotte, US?

The position of 904 4030 J — NGS AE6870 — Wyandotte, US in WGS84 is 42.202811°, -83.147919° (decimal), or 42° 12′ 10.12″ N, 83° 8′ 52.51″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 17N (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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