H 293 — NGS RJ0644 — Raber Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#633144
Latitude
46.093056°
Longitude
-84.238056°
Ortho h
208.49 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points establishing the horizontal geodetic datum for the United States. Located in Raber Township, Michigan, at coordinates 46.09306° N, 84.23806° W, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically used to create precise positional networks through intervisibility and angular measurements between marked points. Such benchmarks remain valuable for verifying survey accuracy, establishing local control networks, and supporting cadastral and engineering applications. Documentation and periodic verification of these points help maintain the integrity of the national spatial reference system and support professional surveying practice. The point's continued cataloging contributes to the historical record of geodetic infrastructure in this area of Michigan.

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H 293 — NGS RJ0644 — Raber Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #633144 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 208.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.093056°, -84.238056°, corresponding to 46° 5′ 35.00″ N, 84° 14′ 17.00″ 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 H 293 — NGS RJ0644 — Raber 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)46.093056, -84.238056
WGS84 (DMS)46° 5′ 35.00″ N, 84° 14′ 17.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation208.49 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
D 53 — NGS RJ0068 — Raber Township, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STALWART — NGS RJ0069 — Raber Township, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TTS 75 — NGS RJ0070 — Pickford Township, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 296 — NGS RJ0643 — Pickford Township, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 53 — NGS RJ0071 — Pickford Township, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 294 — NGS RJ0645 — Raber Township, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is H 293 — NGS RJ0644 — Raber Township, US?

H 293 — NGS RJ0644 — Raber Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #633144 and sits at an elevation of 208.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of H 293 — NGS RJ0644 — Raber Township, US?

The position of H 293 — NGS RJ0644 — Raber Township, US in WGS84 is 46.093056°, -84.238056° (decimal), or 46° 5′ 35.00″ N, 84° 14′ 17.00″ 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.