D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632915
Latitude
46.326389°
Longitude
-84.117500°
Ortho h
179.83 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the foundation for accurate mapping and surveying throughout the United States. Located in Sugar Island Township, Michigan, at coordinates 46.32639° N, 84.11750° W, this trig point serves as a horizontal reference for regional surveys and mapping activities. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide monumented positions of known geodetic accuracy, enabling surveyors and engineers to conduct precise measurements for property boundaries, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems. The point's location in Michigan's Upper Peninsula makes it valuable for local surveying operations in areas where such reference marks are essential. Verification and documentation of existing control points remain important for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network and ensuring that surveyors can access reliable reference data for contemporary projects.

Verify this point

Sign in to submit a verification from the field.

Verification history (0)

No verifications yet. Be the first to check this point!
🛰️ Satellite view
ESRI World Imagery · zoom 16 (~1 m/px)
Open in Google Earth →
Satellite imagery of D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US, USSatellite imagery of D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US, USSatellite imagery of D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US, USSatellite imagery of D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US, USSatellite imagery of D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US, USSatellite imagery of D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US, USSatellite imagery of D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US, USSatellite imagery of D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US, USSatellite imagery of D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US, US
🗺️ Google Maps🚗 Street View🅱️ Bing Maps🌐 OpenStreetMap
Imagery © Esri · Earthstar Geographics · USGS · NASA · All providers credited

D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #632915 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 179.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.326389°, -84.117500°, corresponding to 46° 19′ 35.00″ N, 84° 7′ 3.00″ 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 D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island 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)46.326389, -84.117500
WGS84 (DMS)46° 19′ 35.00″ N, 84° 7′ 3.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation179.83 m
Precise conversionOpen in coordinate converter →

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
254 — NGS RJ0211 — Sugar Island Township, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHU — NGS RJ0210
0.4 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Harwood Point
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
55 SUGAR IS EB — NGS RJ0904
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HAR SUGAR ISW B — NGS RJ0919 — Sugar Island Township, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TS 32 USLS 1881 — NGS RJ0902 — Laird Township, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US?

D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632915 and sits at an elevation of 179.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US?

The position of D 297 — NGS RJ0677 — Sugar Island Township, US in WGS84 is 46.326389°, -84.117500° (decimal), or 46° 19′ 35.00″ N, 84° 7′ 3.00″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.