BEK IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0896 — Laird Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632924
Latitude
46.332957°
Longitude
-84.109594°
Ortho h
182.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station represents a component of the National Geodetic Survey's primary control network, which establishes the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. As a trig point, this station was established to serve as a precisely positioned control station for triangulation operations, providing spatial reference data for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. Located at coordinates 46.33296°N, 84.10959°W in proximity to Laird Township, Ontario, this benchmark contributes to the horizontal control network in the Great Lakes region. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for surveying professionals, as these stations anchor modern positioning work and provide continuity between historical and contemporary geodetic frameworks. Proper maintenance and recovery of these monuments supports accuracy in all downstream surveying and mapping activities.

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BEK IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0896 — Laird Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #632924 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 182.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.332957°, -84.109594°, corresponding to 46° 19′ 58.64″ N, 84° 6′ 34.54″ 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 BEK IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0896 — Laird 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)46.332957, -84.109594
WGS84 (DMS)46° 19′ 58.64″ N, 84° 6′ 34.54″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation182.00 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
TS 32 USLS 1881 — NGS RJ0902 — Laird Township, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BISH IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0890 — Laird Township, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NEEB 1944 — NGS RJ0901 — Laird Township, US
0.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · point
Long Point
0.7 km away · CA
US NGS · triangulation station
USE IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0909
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BEK IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0896 — Laird Township, US?

BEK IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0896 — Laird Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632924 and sits at an elevation of 182.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BEK IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0896 — Laird Township, US?

The position of BEK IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0896 — Laird Township, US in WGS84 is 46.332957°, -84.109594° (decimal), or 46° 19′ 58.64″ N, 84° 6′ 34.54″ 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.

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