GARAGE — NGS RJ0072 — Pickford Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#633134
Latitude
46.115556°
Longitude
-84.259444°
Ortho h
190.47 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' spatial reference framework. Trigonometric stations like this one serve as primary control monuments used to establish accurate horizontal positions for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the nation. Located in Pickford Township, Michigan, at coordinates 46.11556° N, 84.25944° W, this point contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in the Upper Peninsula. Trig stations of this type typically mark elevated or prominent locations chosen for intervisibility with other control points, enabling precise triangulation measurements. Documentation and periodic verification of such monuments remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the surveying network. Recording the existence and condition of these reference points supports cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific applications requiring reliable geodetic control.

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GARAGE — NGS RJ0072 — Pickford Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633134 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 190.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.115556°, -84.259444°, corresponding to 46° 6′ 56.00″ N, 84° 15′ 34.00″ 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 GARAGE — NGS RJ0072 — Pickford 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)46.115556, -84.259444
WGS84 (DMS)46° 6′ 56.00″ N, 84° 15′ 34.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation190.47 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
V 296 — NGS RJ0642 — Pickford Township, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 53 — NGS RJ0071 — Pickford Township, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 296 — NGS RJ0643 — Pickford Township, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TTS 75 — NGS RJ0070 — Pickford Township, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STALWART — NGS RJ0069 — Raber Township, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 53 — NGS RJ0068 — Raber Township, US
2.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GARAGE — NGS RJ0072 — Pickford Township, US?

GARAGE — NGS RJ0072 — Pickford Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633134 and sits at an elevation of 190.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GARAGE — NGS RJ0072 — Pickford Township, US?

The position of GARAGE — NGS RJ0072 — Pickford Township, US in WGS84 is 46.115556°, -84.259444° (decimal), or 46° 6′ 56.00″ N, 84° 15′ 34.00″ 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.