REF MON 17 ECC — NGS RJ0910 — Soo Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632944
Latitude
46.269981°
Longitude
-84.119550°
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 horizontal control network, which establishes precise geographic coordinates across the United States. Located in Soo Township, Michigan, at approximately 46.27°N, 84.12°W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveyors, mapmakers, and engineers conducting work in the Upper Peninsula region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed as part of cooperative geodetic surveys to create the foundation for accurate mapping and surveying activities. The point's coordinates and documented position enable surveyors to establish local control networks and verify positional accuracy for subsequent projects. Verification and documentation of such reference points remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic infrastructure, particularly for applications requiring horizontal accuracy. Surveyors working in this area should verify current monument condition and accessibility before use in any critical survey work.

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REF MON 17 ECC — NGS RJ0910 — Soo Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #632944 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 179.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.269981°, -84.119550°, corresponding to 46° 16′ 11.93″ N, 84° 7′ 10.38″ 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 REF MON 17 ECC — NGS RJ0910 — Soo 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)46.269981, -84.119550
WGS84 (DMS)46° 16′ 11.93″ N, 84° 7′ 10.38″ 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
REF MON 17 — NGS RJ0911 — Soo Township, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MIR — NGS RJ0908 — Soo Township, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
61 — NGS RJ0917 — Soo Township, US
0.2 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Mirre Point
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
POINT OF WOODS C7M 154 — NGS RJ1352 — Soo Township, US
0.3 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · point
Reed Point
0.4 km away · CA

Frequently asked questions

What is REF MON 17 ECC — NGS RJ0910 — Soo Township, US?

REF MON 17 ECC — NGS RJ0910 — Soo Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632944 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 REF MON 17 ECC — NGS RJ0910 — Soo Township, US?

The position of REF MON 17 ECC — NGS RJ0910 — Soo Township, US in WGS84 is 46.269981°, -84.119550° (decimal), or 46° 16′ 11.93″ N, 84° 7′ 10.38″ 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.