MOUTH — NGS RJ0205 — St. Joseph Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632842
Latitude
46.279722°
Longitude
-84.092778°
Ortho h
182.98 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near St. Joseph Township in the Upper Peninsula region at coordinates 46.27972°N, 84.09278°W, this trig point serves as a monumented control station for establishing accurate positions of other survey markers and geographic features. Trigonometric stations of this type were historically established to provide precise spatial references across broad areas through intervisible networks. Modern surveyors and mapping professionals rely on verification and documentation of such benchmarks to maintain the integrity of local and regional coordinate systems. The elevation data for this particular point remains unrecorded in available documentation. Confirming the physical condition and accessibility of such control points contributes valuable information to the geodetic community's comprehensive understanding of the reference network's current status and utility.

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MOUTH — NGS RJ0205 — 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 #632842 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 183.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.279722°, -84.092778°, corresponding to 46° 16′ 47.00″ N, 84° 5′ 34.00″ 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 MOUTH — NGS RJ0205 — 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)46.279722, -84.092778
WGS84 (DMS)46° 16′ 47.00″ N, 84° 5′ 34.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation182.98 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
LT C7M 132 — NGS RJ1345 — St. Joseph Township, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LIGHT — NGS RJ0204 — St. Joseph Township, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
62 USLS 1878 — NGS RJ0897 — St. Joseph Township, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COYLE IBC 1944 — NGS RJ0898 — St. Joseph Township, US
1.5 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · point
Coyle Point
1.5 km away · CA
US NGS · triangulation station
64 C8M 012 — NGS RJ1299 — St. Joseph Township, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MOUTH — NGS RJ0205 — St. Joseph Township, US?

MOUTH — NGS RJ0205 — St. Joseph Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632842 and sits at an elevation of 183.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MOUTH — NGS RJ0205 — St. Joseph Township, US?

The position of MOUTH — NGS RJ0205 — St. Joseph Township, US in WGS84 is 46.279722°, -84.092778° (decimal), or 46° 16′ 47.00″ N, 84° 5′ 34.00″ 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.