MERE IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0881 — St. Joseph Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632831
Latitude
46.257616°
Longitude
-84.096273°
Ortho h
179.00 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. As a trig point, this monument served to support precise horizontal positioning and angular measurements essential for mapping and surveying operations. Located near St. Joseph Township in the Upper Peninsula region, this reference point contributes to the regional geodetic infrastructure in a geographically significant area. The coordinates 46.25762°, -84.09627° define its precise horizontal position. Triangulation stations of this type remain valuable components of the national geodetic system. Surveyors and engineers depend on accurate documentation and recovery of such monuments for establishing local control networks, boundary surveys, and infrastructure projects. Verification and maintenance of these reference points ensures continuity of the geodetic datum and supports reliable spatial information for both public and private surveying applications.

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MERE IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0881 — 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 #632831 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 179.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.257616°, -84.096273°, corresponding to 46° 15′ 27.42″ N, 84° 5′ 46.58″ 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 MERE IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0881 — 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)46.257616, -84.096273
WGS84 (DMS)46° 15′ 27.42″ N, 84° 5′ 46.58″ 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
RAINS — NGS RJ0203 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RANGE — NGS RJ0202 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
66 R C8M 048 — NGS RJ1300 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROCK — NGS RJ0201 — St. Joseph Township, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COAST GUARD LOOKOUT 1 FLAGPOLE — NGS RJ0887 — Soo Township, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JOHNSTON POINT 65 C9M 011 — NGS RJ1336 — Soo Township, US
0.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MERE IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0881 — St. Joseph Township, US?

MERE IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0881 — St. Joseph Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632831 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 MERE IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0881 — St. Joseph Township, US?

The position of MERE IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0881 — St. Joseph Township, US in WGS84 is 46.257616°, -84.096273° (decimal), or 46° 15′ 27.42″ N, 84° 5′ 46.58″ 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.