CD 11 — NGS QK0026 — Detour Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632776
Latitude
45.988333°
Longitude
-84.072500°
Ortho h
199.33 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Detour Township in Michigan at coordinates 45.98833° N, 84.07250° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for horizontal control. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and occupied to create precise positional networks across regions, supporting subsequent surveying activities and geographic documentation. The point's exact elevation has not been recorded in available registry data. For surveyors and geodetic professionals, verification and proper documentation of such benchmark locations remain valuable for understanding local control networks, assessing data quality, and maintaining continuity in surveying operations. This point contributes to the broader NGS infrastructure that underpins cadastral, engineering, and scientific applications requiring accurate horizontal positioning.

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CD 11 — NGS QK0026 — Detour Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #632776 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 199.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.988333°, -84.072500°, corresponding to 45° 59′ 18.00″ N, 84° 4′ 21.00″ 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 CD 11 — NGS QK0026 — Detour 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)45.988333, -84.072500
WGS84 (DMS)45° 59′ 18.00″ N, 84° 4′ 21.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation199.33 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
CD 10 — NGS QK0027 — Detour Township, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 294 — NGS QK0397 — Detour Township, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 293 — NGS RJ0654 — Detour Township, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 294 — NGS QK0393 — Detour Township, US
2.2 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Huron Point
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
12 RBC — NGS QK0028 — Detour Township, US
2.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CD 11 — NGS QK0026 — Detour Township, US?

CD 11 — NGS QK0026 — Detour Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632776 and sits at an elevation of 199.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CD 11 — NGS QK0026 — Detour Township, US?

The position of CD 11 — NGS QK0026 — Detour Township, US in WGS84 is 45.988333°, -84.072500° (decimal), or 45° 59′ 18.00″ N, 84° 4′ 21.00″ 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.