RABER — NGS AH5440

USNGStrigunknown#632875
Latitude
46.090239°
Longitude
-84.066408°
Ortho h
179.00 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. Trig stations serve as primary control points for horizontal positioning and are essential reference monuments for surveying operations, mapping, and engineering projects at local and regional scales. Located in Michigan at coordinates 46.09024°N, 84.06641°W, this point contributes to the interconnected network of precisely positioned markers across the country. Triangulation stations were historically occupied with instruments to establish lines of sight between distant points, creating a web of known positions. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for modern surveyors, GIS professionals, and engineers who rely on accurate geodetic control. Locating, inspecting, and confirming the condition of existing monuments helps maintain the integrity of the surveying infrastructure and supports quality assurance in positioning work.

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RABER — NGS AH5440 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #632875 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 179.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.090239°, -84.066408°, corresponding to 46° 5′ 24.86″ N, 84° 3′ 59.07″ 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 RABER — NGS AH5440 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)46.090239, -84.066408
WGS84 (DMS)46° 5′ 24.86″ N, 84° 3′ 59.07″ 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
CHIPPEWA — NGS RJ0056 — Raber Township, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
583.2 — NGS RJ0055 — Raber Township, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
907 5199 A — NGS DS3989 — Raber Township, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RABER DOCK RIC+143 — NGS RJ1355 — Raber Township, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
205 RIC+053 — NGS RJ1289 — Raber Township, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FIRECK — NGS RJ0051 — Raber Township, US
2.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RABER — NGS AH5440?

RABER — NGS AH5440 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632875 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 RABER — NGS AH5440?

The position of RABER — NGS AH5440 in WGS84 is 46.090239°, -84.066408° (decimal), or 46° 5′ 24.86″ N, 84° 3′ 59.07″ 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.