JOSEPH IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0895 — St. Joseph Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632848
Latitude
46.316938°
Longitude
-84.107497°
Ortho h
179.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental control points for geodetic and surveying operations across the United States. Trigonometric stations of this type serve as primary reference points for horizontal positioning and network densification in their respective regions. Located at latitude 46.31694° North and longitude 84.10750° West, this benchmark is situated near St. Joseph Township in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, in close proximity to the Ontario border. Triangulation stations provide essential framework for accurate surveys, mapping projects, and engineering applications requiring precise horizontal control. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic network. Surveyors and geodetic professionals depend on reliable control points to ensure consistency and accuracy in their work. The establishment and preservation of these reference stations supports critical infrastructure projects and scientific endeavors requiring precise positional data.

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JOSEPH IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0895 — St. Joseph Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #632848 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 179.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.316938°, -84.107497°, corresponding to 46° 19′ 0.98″ N, 84° 6′ 26.99″ 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 JOSEPH IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0895 — St. Joseph 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)46.316938, -84.107497
WGS84 (DMS)46° 19′ 0.98″ N, 84° 6′ 26.99″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation179.00 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
TS 34 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0926 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REF MON 19 IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0891 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BAKER — NGS RJ0209 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REF MON 18 IWC 1911 — NGS RJ0930 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TS 36 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0900 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · point
Stribling Point
0.7 km away · CA

Frequently asked questions

What is JOSEPH IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0895 — St. Joseph Township, US?

JOSEPH IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0895 — St. Joseph Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632848 and sits at an elevation of 179.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of JOSEPH IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0895 — St. Joseph Township, US?

The position of JOSEPH IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0895 — St. Joseph Township, US in WGS84 is 46.316938°, -84.107497° (decimal), or 46° 19′ 0.98″ N, 84° 6′ 26.99″ 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.

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