J 294 — NGS RJ0653 — Detour Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632780
Latitude
46.020000°
Longitude
-84.071111°
Ortho h
216.55 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This NGS triangulation station is located in Detour Township, Michigan, at coordinates 46.02000° N, 84.07111° W. As a trig point within the National Geodetic Survey network, it serves as a fundamental control station for horizontal positioning and theodolite-based surveying operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type form the backbone of the classical geodetic control network that has supported boundary surveys, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the United States. The point's role is to provide a documented, monumented reference of known position that surveyors can occupy and reference for subordinate survey work. Verification and maintenance of such benchmark records remain essential for ensuring consistency in survey data, particularly in areas where historical surveys provide the legal basis for property boundaries and infrastructure planning. Documentation of existing control points aids the surveying community in conducting efficient and accurate fieldwork.

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J 294 — NGS RJ0653 — 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 #632780 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 216.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.020000°, -84.071111°, corresponding to 46° 1′ 12.00″ N, 84° 4′ 16.00″ 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 J 294 — NGS RJ0653 — 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)46.020000, -84.071111
WGS84 (DMS)46° 1′ 12.00″ N, 84° 4′ 16.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation216.55 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
SM 28 — NGS RJ0045 — Detour Township, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 293 — NGS RJ0654 — Detour Township, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 294 — NGS RJ0652 — Detour Township, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FRANK — NGS RJ0046 — Detour Township, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 294 — NGS QK0393 — Detour Township, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 294 — NGS RJ0651 — Raber Township, US
3.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is J 294 — NGS RJ0653 — Detour Township, US?

J 294 — NGS RJ0653 — Detour Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632780 and sits at an elevation of 216.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of J 294 — NGS RJ0653 — Detour Township, US?

The position of J 294 — NGS RJ0653 — Detour Township, US in WGS84 is 46.020000°, -84.071111° (decimal), or 46° 1′ 12.00″ N, 84° 4′ 16.00″ 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.