LIGHT — NGS RJ0204 — St. Joseph Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632837
Latitude
46.267778°
Longitude
-84.096111°
Ortho h
192.38 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which provides foundational positional and elevational control for mapping, surveying, and engineering projects across the United States. As a trig point, this benchmark served as a primary control station in the classical triangulation network used to establish the geometric framework of surveying operations. Located near St. Joseph Township in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan region, this station is situated in an area where precise geodetic control remains valuable for property surveys, infrastructure projects, and spatial data applications. The coordinates 46.26778°, -84.09611° reflect its position within the broader NGS network. Documentation and verification of such reference points ensure continuity of surveying standards and allow practitioners to maintain consistency in local and regional surveys. Proper identification and preservation of these monuments contribute significantly to the reliability of geodetic infrastructure in this region.

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LIGHT — NGS RJ0204 — 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 #632837 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 192.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.267778°, -84.096111°, corresponding to 46° 16′ 4.00″ N, 84° 5′ 46.00″ 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 LIGHT — NGS RJ0204 — 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)46.267778, -84.096111
WGS84 (DMS)46° 16′ 4.00″ N, 84° 5′ 46.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation192.38 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:

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Coyle Point
0.3 km away · CA
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FOX IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0886 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
66 R C8M 048 — NGS RJ1300 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAINS — NGS RJ0203 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
64 C8M 012 — NGS RJ1299 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REED — NGS RJ0894 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LIGHT — NGS RJ0204 — St. Joseph Township, US?

LIGHT — NGS RJ0204 — St. Joseph Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632837 and sits at an elevation of 192.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LIGHT — NGS RJ0204 — St. Joseph Township, US?

The position of LIGHT — NGS RJ0204 — St. Joseph Township, US in WGS84 is 46.267778°, -84.096111° (decimal), or 46° 16′ 4.00″ N, 84° 5′ 46.00″ 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.