CUM — NGS RJ0194 — Soo Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632948
Latitude
46.274167°
Longitude
-84.135000°
Ortho h
187.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Soo Township, Michigan, at coordinates 46.27417°N, 84.13500°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping activities in the Upper Peninsula region. Trigonometric stations such as this are established to provide accurate horizontal control for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers. The point's location in Michigan positions it within an area of ongoing surveying interest. Documentation and verification of existing benchmark locations remain essential for maintaining the integrity of geodetic networks, ensuring that current and future surveying projects can reference established, reliable control points. Surveyors undertaking work in this region may utilize this station to verify their own measurements and maintain consistency with the national geodetic datum.

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CUM — NGS RJ0194 — 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 #632948 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 187.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.274167°, -84.135000°, corresponding to 46° 16′ 27.00″ N, 84° 8′ 6.00″ 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 CUM — NGS RJ0194 — 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)46.274167, -84.135000
WGS84 (DMS)46° 16′ 27.00″ N, 84° 8′ 6.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation187.30 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
61 — NGS RJ0917 — Soo Township, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
POINT OF WOODS C7M 154 — NGS RJ1352 — Soo Township, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAMP C7M 111 — NGS RJ1319 — Soo Township, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REF MON 17 — NGS RJ0911 — Soo Township, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REF MON 17 ECC — NGS RJ0910 — Soo Township, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MIR — NGS RJ0908 — Soo Township, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CUM — NGS RJ0194 — Soo Township, US?

CUM — NGS RJ0194 — Soo Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632948 and sits at an elevation of 187.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CUM — NGS RJ0194 — Soo Township, US?

The position of CUM — NGS RJ0194 — Soo Township, US in WGS84 is 46.274167°, -84.135000° (decimal), or 46° 16′ 27.00″ N, 84° 8′ 6.00″ 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.