RILT — NGS AH5432 — Raber Township, US

USNGStrigunknown#632784
Latitude
46.109261°
Longitude
-84.019862°
Ortho h
180.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used to support cadastral surveys, infrastructure projects, and geographic information systems. Located in Raber Township, Michigan, at coordinates 46.10926° N, 84.01986° W, this benchmark contributes to the regional geodetic infrastructure of the Upper Peninsula. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and integrated into broader networks to create accurate positional control across jurisdictions. Documentation and verification of such control points remain valuable to the surveying profession, enabling practitioners to recover monumentation, assess its integrity, and maintain continuity with historical survey work. Proper archiving of benchmark data supports long-term accuracy in land surveys and spatial referencing.

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RILT — NGS AH5432 — 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 #632784 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 180.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 46.109261°, -84.019862°, corresponding to 46° 6′ 33.34″ N, 84° 1′ 11.50″ 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 RILT — NGS AH5432 — 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)46.109261, -84.019862
WGS84 (DMS)46° 6′ 33.34″ N, 84° 1′ 11.50″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation180.00 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
ROUND ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE — NGS AH5433 — Raber Township, US
0.0 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · point
Hay Point
1.7 km away · CA
US NGS · triangulation station
205 2 — NGS AH5438 — Raber Township, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REF MON 11 IWC 1911 — NGS RJ0984 — Jocelyn Township, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
207 A RIC+126 — NGS RJ1291 — Raber Township, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HAY POINT RIC 004 — NGS RJ1331 — Jocelyn Township, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RILT — NGS AH5432 — Raber Township, US?

RILT — NGS AH5432 — Raber Township, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #632784 and sits at an elevation of 180.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RILT — NGS AH5432 — Raber Township, US?

The position of RILT — NGS AH5432 — Raber Township, US in WGS84 is 46.109261°, -84.019862° (decimal), or 46° 6′ 33.34″ N, 84° 1′ 11.50″ 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.