OPEN — NGS RJ0047 — Raber Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632856
Latitude
46.047500°
Longitude
-84.091944°
Ortho h
226.97 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. As a trig point, this station was established to serve as a control point for surveying and mapping operations across Michigan and the broader region. Located in Raber Township in the Upper Peninsula near the 46°N parallel and 84°W meridian, the point provides positional reference for professional surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, and geospatial analysis. Triangulation stations of this type formed the backbone of horizontal control networks before modern satellite positioning systems. Verification and documentation of existing marks remain valuable for maintaining survey continuity, validating modern measurements, and preserving the historical geodetic record. Survey professionals continue to reference such established control points to ensure consistency and accuracy in their work.

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OPEN — NGS RJ0047 — 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 #632856 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 227.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.047500°, -84.091944°, corresponding to 46° 2′ 51.00″ N, 84° 5′ 31.00″ 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 OPEN — NGS RJ0047 — 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)46.047500, -84.091944
WGS84 (DMS)46° 2′ 51.00″ N, 84° 5′ 31.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation226.97 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
L 294 — NGS RJ0651 — Raber Township, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SM 27 — NGS RJ0048 — Raber Township, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GOETZVILLE — NGS RJ0050 — Raber Township, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SM 26 — NGS RJ0049 — Raber Township, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WWUP TV MAST — NGS AH5424 — Raber Township, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WGTQ TV MAST — NGS AH5425 — Raber Township, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is OPEN — NGS RJ0047 — Raber Township, US?

OPEN — NGS RJ0047 — Raber Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632856 and sits at an elevation of 227.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of OPEN — NGS RJ0047 — Raber Township, US?

The position of OPEN — NGS RJ0047 — Raber Township, US in WGS84 is 46.047500°, -84.091944° (decimal), or 46° 2′ 51.00″ N, 84° 5′ 31.00″ 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.