M 294 — NGS RJ0649 — Raber Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632869
Latitude
46.072461°
Longitude
-84.113964°
Ortho h
204.93 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Raber Township, Michigan, at latitude 46.07246° and longitude -84.11396°, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for regional geodetic work. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed to create networks of precisely positioned points, enabling surveyors to conduct accurate boundary determinations, engineering projects, and cartographic applications. The station contributes to the broader NGS database and remains valuable for verification purposes, allowing contemporary surveys to reference established control points and assess consistency with modern positioning technologies. Proper documentation and periodic verification of benchmark locations support the integrity of surveying records and facilitate coordination among professionals conducting work in the region.

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M 294 — NGS RJ0649 — 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 #632869 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 204.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.072461°, -84.113964°, corresponding to 46° 4′ 20.86″ N, 84° 6′ 50.27″ 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 M 294 — NGS RJ0649 — 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)46.072461, -84.113964
WGS84 (DMS)46° 4′ 20.86″ N, 84° 6′ 50.27″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation204.93 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
RABER — NGS RJ0053 — Raber Township, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 294 — NGS RJ0648 — Raber Township, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HAGEN — NGS RJ0058 — Raber Township, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FIRECK — NGS RJ0051 — Raber Township, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WWUP TV MAST — NGS AH5424 — Raber Township, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SM 26 — NGS RJ0049 — Raber Township, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is M 294 — NGS RJ0649 — Raber Township, US?

M 294 — NGS RJ0649 — Raber Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632869 and sits at an elevation of 204.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of M 294 — NGS RJ0649 — Raber Township, US?

The position of M 294 — NGS RJ0649 — Raber Township, US in WGS84 is 46.072461°, -84.113964° (decimal), or 46° 4′ 20.86″ N, 84° 6′ 50.27″ 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.