CHANNEL — NGS RJ0200 — Soo Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632825
Latitude
46.254444°
Longitude
-84.103056°
Ortho h
181.19 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for mapping and surveying across the United States. Located in Soo Township, Michigan, at coordinates 46.25444° north latitude and 84.10306° west longitude, this trig point serves as a reference monument for horizontal positional control. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and integrated into larger networks to provide surveyors and engineers with accurate reference points for local and regional projects. The station's position contributes to the maintenance and verification of geodetic accuracy in Michigan's Upper Peninsula region. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain valuable for confirming the integrity of survey networks, supporting boundary establishment, infrastructure development, and scientific applications requiring precise spatial reference. Surveyors conducting work in this area may find this point useful for validation and tie-in purposes.

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CHANNEL — NGS RJ0200 — 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 #632825 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 181.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.254444°, -84.103056°, corresponding to 46° 15′ 16.00″ N, 84° 6′ 11.00″ 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 CHANNEL — NGS RJ0200 — 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)46.254444, -84.103056
WGS84 (DMS)46° 15′ 16.00″ N, 84° 6′ 11.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation181.19 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:

GeoNames topographic database · cape
Johnson Point
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NEE — NGS RJ0199 — Soo Township, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REF MON 16 — NGS RJ0198 — Soo Township, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JOHNSTON POINT 65 C9M 011 — NGS RJ1336 — Soo Township, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COAST GUARD LOOKOUT 1 FLAGPOLE — NGS RJ0887 — Soo Township, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAINS — NGS RJ0889 — Soo Township, US
0.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHANNEL — NGS RJ0200 — Soo Township, US?

CHANNEL — NGS RJ0200 — Soo Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632825 and sits at an elevation of 181.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHANNEL — NGS RJ0200 — Soo Township, US?

The position of CHANNEL — NGS RJ0200 — Soo Township, US in WGS84 is 46.254444°, -84.103056° (decimal), or 46° 15′ 16.00″ N, 84° 6′ 11.00″ 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.