F 294 — NGS QK0395 — Detour Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632775
Latitude
45.988256°
Longitude
-84.001016°
Ellipsoidal h
159.37 m
Ortho h
196.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the foundational geodetic control for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. As a trig point, it serves as a precise horizontal and vertical reference for local and regional surveys, GPS observations, and geospatial projects. Located in Detour Township, Michigan, at 45.98826°N, -84.00102°W, the station is positioned at an ellipsoidal elevation of 159.4 meters. Trig stations of this classification provide monumented control points essential for maintaining consistency across survey networks and validating modern positioning technologies. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals requiring accurate reference coordinates. Regular confirmation of station integrity and accessibility supports the long-term utility of the national geodetic framework.

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F 294 — NGS QK0395 — 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 #632775 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 196.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.988256°, -84.001016°, corresponding to 45° 59′ 17.72″ N, 84° 0′ 3.66″ 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 F 294 — NGS QK0395 — 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)45.988256, -84.001016
WGS84 (DMS)45° 59′ 17.72″ N, 84° 0′ 3.66″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation196.00 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
G 294 — NGS QK0394 — Detour Township, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 294 — NGS QK0393 — Detour Township, US
3.9 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Saint Vital Point
4.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SADDLEBAG — NGS QK0560 — Detour Township, US
4.7 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Rice Point
5.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CD 11 — NGS QK0026 — Detour Township, US
5.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is F 294 — NGS QK0395 — Detour Township, US?

F 294 — NGS QK0395 — Detour Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632775 and sits at an elevation of 196.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of F 294 — NGS QK0395 — Detour Township, US?

The position of F 294 — NGS QK0395 — Detour Township, US in WGS84 is 45.988256°, -84.001016° (decimal), or 45° 59′ 17.72″ N, 84° 0′ 3.66″ 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.