CLAY — NGS AH5442 — Detour Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632854
Latitude
46.044757°
Longitude
-84.001692°
Ortho h
178.00 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 and geodetic framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations like this one serve as primary control monuments for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional areas. Located in Detour Township, Michigan, at coordinates 46.04476°N, 84.00169°W, this point contributes to the accurate positioning infrastructure essential for cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems. The elevation data for this benchmark has not been recorded in available documentation. Documentation and verification of such control points remain valuable for surveyors and geodesists conducting work in the Upper Peninsula region, ensuring consistency and accuracy in field operations and spatial reference systems.

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CLAY — NGS AH5442 — 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 #632854 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 178.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.044757°, -84.001692°, corresponding to 46° 2′ 41.13″ N, 84° 0′ 6.09″ 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 CLAY — NGS AH5442 — 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)46.044757, -84.001692
WGS84 (DMS)46° 2′ 41.13″ N, 84° 0′ 6.09″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation178.00 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
215 — NGS RJ0985 — Detour Township, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RABER RIC+219 — NGS RJ1356 — Detour Township, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RABER — NGS RJ0987 — Detour Township, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GLENN — NGS AH5441 — Detour Township, US
3.3 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Raber Point
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LIME ISLAND DOCK SOUTH LT — NGS AH5437 — Raber Township, US
4.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CLAY — NGS AH5442 — Detour Township, US?

CLAY — NGS AH5442 — Detour Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632854 and sits at an elevation of 178.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CLAY — NGS AH5442 — Detour Township, US?

The position of CLAY — NGS AH5442 — Detour Township, US in WGS84 is 46.044757°, -84.001692° (decimal), or 46° 2′ 41.13″ N, 84° 0′ 6.09″ 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.