CEDAR — NGS RJ0197 — Soo Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632830
Latitude
46.256667°
Longitude
-84.104722°
Ortho h
188.68 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundation of geodetic control in the United States. As a trig point, it served to establish horizontal positions through triangulation methods, providing precise coordinate references for subsequent surveys and mapping activities. Located in Soo Township, Michigan, at coordinates 46.25667°N, 84.10472°W, this benchmark contributes to regional spatial framework infrastructure in the upper Great Lakes region. Trig stations of this type were integral to establishing and maintaining the accuracy of the National Spatial Reference System. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals who depend on established geodetic datums. The precise horizontal coordinates of this monument support continuity in surveying practice and facilitate consistent coordinate referencing for land surveys, construction projects, and spatial analysis in the area.

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CEDAR — NGS RJ0197 — Soo Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #632830 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 188.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.256667°, -84.104722°, corresponding to 46° 15′ 24.00″ N, 84° 6′ 17.00″ 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 CEDAR — NGS RJ0197 — Soo 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)46.256667, -84.104722
WGS84 (DMS)46° 15′ 24.00″ N, 84° 6′ 17.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation188.68 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
NEE — NGS RJ0199 — Soo Township, US
0.2 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Johnson Point
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHANNEL — NGS RJ0200 — Soo Township, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JOHNSTON POINT 65 C9M 011 — NGS RJ1336 — Soo Township, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REF MON 16 — NGS RJ0198 — Soo Township, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
63 1/2 C8M 041 — NGS RJ1298 — Soo Township, US
0.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CEDAR — NGS RJ0197 — Soo Township, US?

CEDAR — NGS RJ0197 — Soo Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632830 and sits at an elevation of 188.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CEDAR — NGS RJ0197 — Soo Township, US?

The position of CEDAR — NGS RJ0197 — Soo Township, US in WGS84 is 46.256667°, -84.104722° (decimal), or 46° 15′ 24.00″ N, 84° 6′ 17.00″ 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.